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

AIARD FLF Webinar

AIARD’s Future Leaders Forum Committee and Events Committee are pleased to announce their new bi-monthly webinar series: Global Fireside Chats. More information HERE

SMART Investments in International Agriculture 

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

Nurture the Next Generation

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

Latest news:

February 2021
AIARD Virtual Week 2021

We are pleased to announce the 2021 AIARD Virtual Week that will take place on June 7-10. As we are preparing the event, we would like to encourage members to help us shape the event. Learn more HERE.

February 2021
AIARD FLF Webinar Series

AIARD’s Future Leaders Forum Committee and Events Committee are pleased to announce their new bi-monthly webinar series: Global Fireside Chats.
​More information HERE

February 2021
Summer research experience opportunity for undergraduate students

Call for Applications: NSF REU Site at the University of Vermont and Sterling College are now accepting applications for a Summer 2021 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Find more information HERE.

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email
secretary@aiard.org
communications@aiard.org
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address
AIARD Business Office
​Please contact us at secretary@aiard.org if you need the address information