Memberships

It is said, "It's not what you know, it's who you know" that dictates success – so why not give yourself the gift of both and build your industry knowledge and networks by joining the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today?

With continued new investment and so many new entrants coming into the industry, the AMS, as the only representative body for the entire macadamia supply chain, is more committed than ever to helping Australian growers improve productivity, profitability, sustainability and long-term security to keep them at the forefront of the global industry.

As an AMS member you can expect to increase your knowledge and networks with access to:

• News Bulletin magazines and regular Enews - voted as the two most valuable sources of industry information, our magazine and emails will be delivered directly to your letterbox and inbox.
• Free events in all major growing regions including MacGroup grower meetings, field walks, bus tours, workshops and more held multiple times per year. Members also receive discounted tickets to AusMac conferences - the Australian macadamia industry's premier event.
• AMS Facebook group - stay connected and be among the first to know about new resources, research, events and industry alerts.
• TAFE QLD & NSW Courses - comprehensive courses suitable for new and experienced growers, orchard farmhands and the nursery trade.
• AMS Podcasts – introduced as a way of delivering the latest research findings and best growing practices in an easily accessible format, the feedback has been great, and the podcasts have been played more than 1300 times
• Online industry resources library – with over 2,000 factsheets and case studies, articles, presentations and videos, research reports and growing guides the AMS member only research library is arguably the largest in the world!
• Private YouTube channel – covers topics from new orchard plantings and cultivars to post-harvest handling and everything in between.
• Industry suppliers' listings (free) – list your business or find a supplier with the macadamia specific directory with over 220 listings (processors, nurseries, consultants, contractors, farm inputs and more).
• Member only classifieds (free) – the only macadamia industry specific buy and sell pages, available exclusive to members free of charge (and promoted to our entire mailing database).
• WFI rebates – Save up to $200 a year off your AMS membership renewal fees when listing the AMS as your referring agent on your WFI Insurance policy. (Terms and conditions apply, phone the AMS on 1800 262 426 for more info).

Don't delay any longer, join one of Australia's most respected and highly regarded industry bodies today and get access to the knowledge and networks to help you and your business prosper.

Choose your Membership type as follows:

Class A: Grower members.

Includes individuals, corporations, authorities and joint ventures, partnerships and trusts that grow macadamias in Australia.

Class B: Industry members.

Includes Australian processors, representatives and other Australian parties directly related to the macadamia industry.

Class C: Associate members.

Includes students, individuals and organisations in Australia and overseas that want to connect with the Australian macadamia industry.

Membership starts on the 1st of July and continues for a year. If you join after this date, your subscription fee will be pro-rated to cover the remainder of the subscription period. Fees are inclusive of gst.