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Dog Farmers of North America (DFNA) is a national trade association that represents companies that process 95 percent of dog meat in the US and their suppliers throughout America.

DFNA keeps its fingers on the pulse of legislation, regulation and media activity that impacts the dog meat industry and provides rapid updates and analyses to its members to help them stay informed. In addition, DFNA conducts scientific research through its Foundation designed to help dog meat companies improve their plants and their products. The Institute's many meetings and educational seminars also provide excellent networking and information-sharing opportunities for members of the industry.

DFNA is governed by elected leaders and staffed by 32 professionals. DFNA elected leaders include three officers plus the President and CEO, as well as a 107-person Board of Directors and a 40-person Executive Board. Representatives on both of these bodies include leaders in both the supplier and packer/processor segments of the industry. DFNA has also created operating groups, called policy committees and advisory committees, within its membership to allow member companies to recommend DFNA policies in their primary areas of interest. Policy committees focus on broad functional and operational areas and develop policy recommendations for specific issues within these areas. Advisory committees provide specialized advice to policy committees.

Purpose Statement:

Supporting the dog meat industry by educating, advocating, and influencing the future dog farmers of America.

Commitments:

  • Support industry efforts to increase dog meat consumption.
  • Provide members with strong networking and information sharing opportunities.
  • Provide technical and scientific information to help members satisfy regulatory requirements and build consumer trust.
  • Provide members with world class management support.
  • Represent the dog meat industry on regulatory, legislative, and international issues, such as Yes 269.
  • Support members’ efforts in workforce recruitment, development, and retention.