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U n i o n C e n t e r P l a z a8 2 0 F i r s t S t r e e t , N . E .S u i t e 4 3 0Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 2 0 0 0 2P h o n e ( 2 0 2 ) 9 6 2 - 0 4 9 0F a x ( 2 0 2 ) 9 6 2 - 0 5 7 7 w w w. t f i . o r gFERTILIZER FACTS ? Nitrogen(N), phosphorous(P) and potassium(K) are the three primary components of fertilizer.? Top three fertilizer-utilizing U.S. crops: corn, wheat, soybeans.? Top five fertilizer-consuming states: Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, Indiana.? The fertilizer manufacturing industry is responsible for approximately 33,000 jobs in the United States. ? Fertilizer production facilities are located in 34 states. ? The U.S. nitrogen fertilizer industry operates production plants in 27 states, the phosphate fertilizer industry operates production plants in 12 states and potash is mined in Michigan, New Mexico and Utah. ? The United States is the second largest producer and consumer offertilizer in the world. China is the first in both categories.? Research shows that fertilizers account for at least one-third of all crop yields in the world.? The fertilizer industry has annual revenue of approximately $10 billion.?communicationsCOMMUNICATIONSAs the national voice of the fertilizer industry in themedia, TFI takes an active role in positioning theindustry’s views with key influencersand endeavors to inform members,policymakers and the public by utiliz-ing both innovative and traditionalcommunication methods. TFI assumes an assertive role in itscommunication efforts and standsready to defend and advance theindustry as it contends with complexand shifting environmental, security and safety issues.To aid its members and enhance public understandingof the fertilizer industry, TFI produces several commu-nications tools, including a monthly newsletter; a bi-monthly e-mail newsletter for its members; other timelymember alerts; news releases; an interactive Web site; amembers-only Web site and brochures and campaignswhich deliver messages with impact.W H A T W E D OMEETINGSTFI meetings provide opportunities for members and others to learn about policy initiatives, relevant scientific trends and the current economic market for fertilizer products.O U R C O M M I T M E N T :The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) represents the fertilizer industry fromthe point of production to the point of use and provides all mem-bers associated with the fertilizer industry with a strong voice inthe public policy arena, just as TFI’s predecessors did for more than100 years. Our voice is powerful because of the strength of ourmembership – manufacturers, retailers, importers, transportersand others – who work together for a common cause. TFI is proud to represent the commercial fertilizer industry in theUnited States; an industry that has a proud heritage. TFI has established a solid record of legislative and regulatory victories,which have afforded America’s farmers with the tools necessary to produce bountiful crops to feed our growing nation and world.As an association, we are driven to provide the best results for our members and believe that every task undertaken must beaccomplished accurately, expeditiously and economically.If you are a member of the fertilizer industry, TFI membership isone tool you won’t want to live without. Your TFI Team? ?LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACYTFI is the fertilizer industry’s voice in our nation’scapital, representing this vital industry’s interestsbefore Congress and federal agencies.Enlisting the support of a wide network of agriculture advocates nationwide, TFI leads fertilizer indus-try efforts on a wide range of issuesincluding product security, transporta-tion, environmental quality, energyand farm policy, and the eliminationof tariff and non-tariff barriers tointernational fertilizer trade. On a daily basis, TFI works withits members and allies to provideinformation and programs to advancethe fertilizer industry. Whether meet-ing with members of Congress toweigh in on the latest priority issue, testifyingbefore a committee to provide expert informationor providing comments on a technical issue underconsideration by federal regulatory agencies, TFIis the fertilizer industry’s advocate in the legislativeand regulatory arena. STATISTICAL INFORMATIONReliability and timeliness are the cornerstones of TFI’sstatistical programs. Member companies, members ofCongress and federal agencies count on TFI statisticaldata as an accurate means of gaining up-to-dateknowledge of fertilizer industry economics. TFI’s statistical program serves as an anchor formany of its initiatives, includ-ing its legislative and regulatoryefforts on Capitol Hill as well asits public communicationefforts. Whether you’re seekingthe latest data regarding U.S.fertilizer consumption or infor-mation on top fertilizer import-ing and exporting countries,TFI’s statistical departmentdelivers results. SCIENCEScience and policy often intersect and TFI regularlymonitors and participates in meetings and otherexchanges on scientific issues related to fertilizer prod-ucts. From water quality to the composition of fertilizerproducts, TFI is a leader in ensuring sound science is asolid component of public policy decisions.TFI sponsors scientific studies to confirm the safetyof fertilizer products for people and the environment inwhich they live. For example, a recent comprehensivetoxicity testing study established that fertilizer is safe for humans and the environment and a separate studydemonstrated that the level of naturally occurring metals in fertilizers pose no threat to people or the land. ADVOC AC YW H A T W E D O W H A T W E D OTFI is the fertilizer industry’s voice in our nation’s capital,representing this vital industry’s interests before Congress and federal agencies. SC IENC EFrom water quality to the composition of fertilizer products, TFI is a leader in ensuring sound science is a solid component of public policy decisions.?communicationsMEETINGSEach year TFI sponsors two major conferences and otherspecialty meetings which serve a variety of industryneeds. The World Fertilizer Conference, held eachSeptember, typically draws upwards of 600 participantsfrom more than 50 countries, and the FertilizerMarketing Business Meeting, held each year in earlyFebruary, also draws several hundred delegates and provides opportunities for member company representa-tives and others to learn about policy initiatives, relevantscientific trends and the current economic market forfertilizer products.STATE COORDINATION ANDNUTRIENT USEAs a means of ensuring that the col-lective voice of the industry is heard,TFI works with its counterparts at thestate and regional levels. Regularinformation exchange between TFIand the professional staff and mem-bers of these associations allows forseamless coordination of state andfederal efforts on issues of criticalimportance to retail agribusinesses.TFI works with the Association of American PlantFood Control Officials (AAPFCO) to promote uniformi-ty in state fertilizer laws, as well as partners with thePotash & Phosphate Institute (PPI) in addressing state,regional and national nutrient use issues. Through theTFI-CropLife America Joint Distribution Council, TFIretail members enjoy a range of additional benefits.W H A T W E D OTFI assumes an assertive role in its communication efforts and stands ready to defend and advance the industry as it contends with complex and shifting environmental, security and safety issues.THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTETFI is the leading voice in the fertilizer industry, representing thepublic policy, communication and statistical needs of producers,manufacturers, retailers and transporters of fertilizer. Issues of inter-est to TFI members include security, international trade, energy,transportation, the environment, and worker health and safety. TFI’s governing board of directors, in concert with several work-ing committees, advises TFI staff on the focus and direction ofinstitute activities. The executive committee of the board is com-prised of TFI’s president, the chair and vice chair of the board ofdirectors and up to fourteen other board members and directs theinstitute’s policy initiatives. The professional TFI staff located inWashington, D.C., is responsible for carrying out the day-to-dayoperations as determined by the membership.Any company that has an interest in the fertilizer industry –including but not limited to manufacturers, retailers, brokers, tradersand state fertilizer associations – is eligible for membership in TFI.HISTORYTFI traces its roots back to 1883, when a group ofvisionary industry leaders met to form the NationalFertilizer Association (NFA). The founders of this asso-ciation worked together to promote total industrygrowth, just like TFI’s current leaders. Ten years later in 1893, fertilizer manufacturers fromIndiana, Kentucky, western New York, Ohio andTennessee formed The Fertilizer Manufacturers of theWest. A similar association for “eastern” fertilizer manu-facturers, The Chemical Fertilizer ManufacturersAssociation, was formed in 1897.In 1901, the two groups joined to form the FertilizerManufacturers Association (FMA). In 1925, FMA andNFA merged, and once again there was one NationalFertilizer Association.In 1955, NFA became the National Plant FoodInstitute (NPFI), and in 1969, a successful mergerbetween NPFI and the Agricultural Nitrogen Institute(ANI) resulted in TFI.W H O W E A R E