> To promote, upgrade and maintain the business of agricultural consulting as a profession.

> To encourage and assist agricultural consultants to seek current information concerning total farm management principles and techniques.

> To encourage and participate in the research on crop management techniques.

> To assist agricultural producers in the production of their crops by the most economical means using methods having the least effect on the environment.

> To distinguish for the public, the difference between professional consultants (employed for a fee) and those who may have a conflict of interest in giving advice on crop management