Last Day for Early Annual Registration Pricing |
Register for the 2026 Annual Meeting by the end of today, June 11, to receive the early discounted registration price. The meeting is taking place in San Diego, CA, this August 26-28. Visit the event page for registration details, the agenda, hotel information, and more. |
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Attendees can also take advantage of two additional opportunities during the Annual Meeting: a full-day Medicated Feed Labeling Workshop on August 25, and AAFCO's first Graduate Student Poster Presentation Session highlighting student research in animal food, nutrition, and animal food safety. Learn more. |
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Welcoming Dr. Megan Rooney as PTP Manager |
AAFCO is excited to welcome Dr. Megan Rooney as our new Proficiency Testing Program Manager. Dr. Rooney holds a Ph.D. in agronomy from Texas A&M University and brings experience in regulatory laboratory quality systems, proficiency testing, and feed safety. In this role, she will help build on the strength of AAFCO's internationally accredited Proficiency Testing Program by fostering collaboration, supporting laboratory excellence, and helping ensure confidence in analytical results across the animal feed and pet food industries. |
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60th Annual Feed Administrators Seminar (FAS) Recap AAFCO Members recently wrapped up attending the 60th Annual Feed Administrators Seminar (FAS) in the beautiful coastal town of Westbrook, CT. This year's event was hosted by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and attendance included the majority of state feed programs from across the U.S. as well as representatives from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Discussions throughout the week included topics related to challenges with laboratory turnaround times, case studies and lessons learned in feed program enforcement, an overview of new research in ruminant nutrition, and many other productive conversations. The 61st Feed Administrators Seminar will be back in Connecticut in the spring of 2027, so be on the lookout for more details and plan to attend! |
Microbiology Fundamentals for Food Testing Workshop Planning to be in San Diego for the 2026 AAFCO Annual Meeting? Consider extending your trip for an additional educational opportunity taking place in San Diego after the meeting concludes.
The Microbiology Fundamentals for Food Testing Workshop, sponsored by the Association of Public Health Laboratories, will take place September 29-October 2 at the San Diego Public Health Laboratory and is designed for entry-level public health laboratory scientists responsible for bench-level food microbiology testing. This instructor-led, in-person workshop will help entry-level food testing microbiologists build practical skills in sample handling, basic testing techniques, documentation, and data quality. Applications close on June 10 at 11:59 pm ET. Please reach out to Aalok Mehta with any questions about the application process. |
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2026 Annual Meeting |
August 26-28, 2026 | San Diego, CA Register Now |
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Job Opportunities |
Open Positions AAFCO members have two job openings available now: - Feed & Seed Inspector - Northeast, Missouri Department of Agriculture - Program Coordinator - Feed & Seed - AFRPS, Missouri Department of Agriculture
We encourage qualified candidates to visit the Job Opportunities page to review details and submit an application. |
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Submit a Job 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. |
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The AAFCO Depot |
Stock up on your favorite AAFCO-branded hats and apparel, outfit your team with quality safety gear, and get your hands on our custom-made inspection triers. |
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