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Visit the Official AFA site at http://www.afabirds.org Join today, protect your birds!!! The American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. ...Working Together for the Future of Aviculture If you keep birds as pets or breed birds in captivity, you are an aviculturist. What is the AFA? The American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) is a nonprofit national organization established in 1974, whose purpose is to represent all aspects of aviculture and to educate the public about the keeping and breeding of birds in captivity. According to the U.S. congress, Office of Technology Assessment: AFA is a national "Grassroots" organization that serves private breeders of exotic birds and encourages the development and enhancement of captive breeding through its education and conservation programs. So, what does the AFA do for me? The AFA's primary goals are the education and dissemination of information related to aviculture among pet owners, hobbyists, exhibitors, commercial breeders, avicultural societies, zoos, veterinarians, research institutions, the pet industry, and government officials. In addition, AFA is concerned about the welfare and humane care of all birds, and promotes the establishment of high standards of avian care both in the United States and abroad. The AFA also supports your rights to acquire, keep, breed and sell birds in a responsible manner. The organization monitors proposed laws and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international level that affect your future as an aviculturist and the well being of birds. So, how do they do all this? The AFA is primarily a volunteer organization. Our efforts to ensure the future growth and development of aviculture are totally dependent upon people like YOU joining and supporting the AFA. The AFA believes that aviculture is a valuable conservation tool and that the caring for and breeding of birds in captivity is an exciting and fulfilling human endeavor. Membership Benefits The AFA Watchbird Journal- the official publication of the AFA, filled with articles covering topics such as: avian helth, nutrition, housing & care, breeding, species profile, conservation, legislative updates and more! The AFA Exotic Bird Registry- one of the only nonprofit registries for exotic birds in the world. Fast News/Fast Ads- a monthly newsletter of up-to-date information on current events and filled with nationwide ads for birds & bird related merchandise. Traceable AFA Logo Bands- are offered to members to identify and trace their birds and their offspring. (Open and Closed bands) National Conventions- combining both fun and education, featuring world renowned speakers, the latest and newest bird products, exciting behind the scene tours and you, the member, making the AFA convention a major bird event. Legislative Information & Updates- are provided on laws and regulations that impact avicultural activities. Conservation Promotions- AFA is seriously committed to preserving avian species internationally through conservation projects. Affiliated Clubs- located nationwide, providing support, encouragement and participation to the avicultural community and special avian interest groups.