Welcome to the Association for International Agriculture
​and Rural Development!​

AIARD is an association of U.S.- and internationally-based members who have devoted their careers to global agricultural development and hunger alleviation. AIARD members are development professionals from universities, non-governmental organizations, private sector firms, consulting companies, government and donor agencies, and foundations. The association represents the extensive disciplinary base of agricultural and related social science skills necessary to carry out global agricultural development and hunger alleviation programs. ​

About AIARD

AIARD mobilizes support for international agriculture and rural development 

Reasons to Join

Network with like-minded individuals

Join Us! 

Become an individual or organizational member 

Featured Activities

SMART Investments in International Agriculture and Rural Development

AIARD recommends taking urgent action to increase U.S. support for work in international agriculture and rural development

2019 Annual Conference

AIARD's 55th Annual Conference
​will be held on June 2-4, 2019
​in Washington, D.C. MORE

Nurture the Next Generation

Help us provide opportunities for  students at U.S. universities attend the annual AIARD conference. 

Latest news:

March 2019
Future Leaders Forum Applications are now open

Future Leaders Forum at the Annual Conference has started accepting applications from students demonstrating academic achievements and interest in international agriculture and rural development. Find out more HERE. 

February 2019
Conference registration is now open

We have opened the registration for the 55th AIARD Annual Conference Resilience in global food systems: what does this look like and what will it take? Find the preliminary agenda  HERE.

January 2019
New Farm Bill

Dr. Susan Schram, AIARD Education and Advocacy Committee Chair reflects on the relevance of the new Farm Bill to international agricultural development. Please find her very informative insights  HERE.

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CopelandC@missouri.edu
communications@aiard.org
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address
AIARD Business Office
​c/o Christy Copeland, Treasurer
13539 Highway N
Pilot Grove, MO  65276
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