CPDA-PAC Membership

Get the most out of your CPDA member benefits!

To participate in any of the following events, you agree to join the CPDA-PAC Membership category:

  • CPDA-PAC Silent Auctions
  • CPDA-PAC events at CPDA board and regional meetings
  • CPDA-PAC Quarterly Newsletter

Solicitation for PAC contributions
Help the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) Political Action Committee (CPDA-PAC) remain in compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations. Membership is voluntary, free, and must be renewed annually (see below for the option to opt-in for multiple years).

CPDA Bylaws

About CPDA-PAC Membership
This membership class is offered to all individual members of CPDA in compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations, which stipulate that only individuals (as opposed to corporations) can receive a “partisan communication” or be solicited for fundraising in relation to CPDA’s political action committee, CPDA-PAC. Members include any individuals who are employed by a Regular Member and support the purpose and mission of the Association. This class of membership does not carry the right to sit on the Board unless the individual otherwise has such a right under a different class of membership in CPDA.

About CPDA-PAC
The Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA-PAC) is essential to influencing public policy and advocating for the agricultural manufacturers, distributors, and formulators. Funds from CPDA-PAC contributions allow CPDA staff and members to attend political events and financially support members of Congress that support our industry.

Contributions to CPDA-PAC, a federally registered political action committee are voluntary and members, without concern for reprisal, are not obligated to contribute. Contributions are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires political action committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for everyone whose personal contributions exceed $200.00 per calendar year. Foreign nationals cannot contribute to CPDA-PAC. The maximum individual donation to a Federal PAC is $5,000 per calendar year. Federal law stipulates that individuals may not receive reimbursement from a corporation for personal funds contributed to a PAC.