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In a time where we are seeing many canceled in-person winter meetings due to the global pandemic, it's more important than ever for producer associations to show value to their members in many ways. This is very important so that members continue to participate
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pay dues,</span> and develop relationships with other members. We know that one of the many benefits of producers coming together at meetings is the opportunity to talk with one another and to share stories. </div>
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Dr. Engle and some folks in the region were funded by NCRAC a few years back to look specifically at our north central region state aquaculture associations.</div>
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You can find the Strengthening Aquaculture Associations webinar here: <a href="https://www.ncrac.org/video/strengthening-aquaculture-associations" id="LPlnk">https://www.ncrac.org/video/strengthening-aquaculture-associations</a></div>
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The final report from that team is also very important to see, such as, why farmers join/don't join state associations, why farmers left associations, why they participate/don't participate, etc. The tables start on page 53, and I would suggest skimming down
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<a href="https://www.ncrac.org/files/project/files/termination_report_0.pdf" id="LPlnk">https://www.ncrac.org/files/project/files/termination_report_0.pdf</a> (also attached in PDF to this email).</div>
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Feel free to share this with others and your associations.</div>
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Want to talk about strengthening your state/species/system/ aquaculture association? Join me from 1-3pm Eastern for my open Zoom office hours. Again, I'm currently receiving funds from NCRAC to assist the entire region so don't feel like you must be in Ohio
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Matthew Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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