Who does NOPA Represent?

NOPA represents oilseed crushers of canola, flaxseed, safflower, soybeans and sunflower. NOPA currently has 14 regular member firms engaged in the actual processing of oilseeds, and 10 associate member firms who are consumers of vegetable oil or oilseed meal, including some refiners and mixed feed manufacturers.

Membership Types

Regular Members: Any person, firm or corporation regularly engaged within the Continental limits of the United States in the actual processing of oilseeds for meal and oil using a solvent extraction process.

Associate Members: Any firm or corporation which is a regular consumer of oil or meal produced from vegetable oilseeds.

Special Associate Member: Any individual who may have rendered meritorious service in the oilseed industry.

How Do I Become a Member?

For information on membership, contact President Tom Hammer at 202.842.0463 ext. 1, or by email: thammer@nopa.org.