Registration is still open for AAFCO's 2026 Midyear Meeting, taking place January 20-22 in New Orleans. Join peers for three days of collaboration and updates on feed policy and practice, with two workshops on January 19 and January 22 for additional training.

New to AAFCO? We are hosting an AAFCO 101 Lunch & Learn on January 20 from 11:30-1:00 PM. Join us for networking and to learn about the important work our organization and members do.

Book your hotel by 12/26 to guarantee the group rate! Visit the event page for meeting, workshop, and lunch & learn details, registration, pricing, and more.

SRIS Accepting Applications

The Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program is accepting applications to establish new animal food ingredient definitions or modify existing ones. Applicants can choose from three submission options: Basic Scientific Review, Full Submission Package, or Expanded Submission Package. Submissions may address ingredients for livestock or companion animals. Learn more and apply below.

The 2026 Official Publication is Now Available for Preorder

The 2026 Official Publication (OP) can be accessed by subscribing or renewing your subscription to AAFCO's Digital Publication Package, or by preordering a physical copy which will begin shipping on January 2, 2026. 

New for 2026: Subscribers to the Digital Publication Package also get AAFCO's Virtual Assistant (AVA)-an AI tool to help you ask regulatory questions, explore thousands of pages of content, and get quick, reliable answers when you need them.

Renew Your AAFCO Membership for 2026

Renew your 2026 membership (available for government officials only) to maintain access to AAFCO's network, resources, and professional development for your team. Your membership must be current in order to vote at the Midyear Meeting in January.

After renewing your AAFCO membership, please send updates to your employee member list to aafco@aafco.org so your team doesn't miss out on communications, training, or resources.

NC State Feed Manufacturing Short Course

NC State is hosting a Feed Manufacturing Short Course from April 27-28, 2026. The course offers new and entry-level feed mill and allied industry employees a practical overview of feed manufacturing from receiving to loadout with a focus on regulatory compliance and facility management. Registration is $550 per participant and closes April 17, 2026.

AAFCO's 2026-2030 New Strategic Plan

Our new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan is now available to review, outlining our priorities for member support, regulatory and laboratory initiatives, and external stakeholder relationships over the next five years.

 AAFCO's job opportunities site is a place for our members and industry partners to share available job openings from their organization, agency or university. Job postings listed on this website are submitted by the organization itself and are not endorsed by AAFCO.