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Join the Flock! WBFI is the only trade association that represents businesses that are in the wild bird feeding industry. Learn the ways membership can benefit you.
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Engage with Bird Feeding Industry Leaders
The Wild Bird Feeding Institute (WBFI) Annual Meeting includes educational sessions, networking opportunities, and activities to interact with leaders across the bird feeding industry. Conversations will touch on utilizing AI in the industry, commodity and market outlook, research updates and more.
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2024 Feeder Bird of the Year Competition
2024 Feeder Bird of the Year Competition Attention bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike! Brace yourselves for the electrifying return of the WBFI Feeder Bird of the Year tournament, where the stakes are high, and the competition is fierce. Each matchup will feature two incredible feeder bird species vying for the prestigious title of the…
WBFI Member Spotlight – Randall Putz
WBFI Member Spotlight – Randall Putz WBFI is proud to spotlight Randall Putz, Owner of Chirp Nature Center, a dedicated member of the Wild Bird Feeding Institute, and a member of the WBFI Scientific Industry Response (SIR) committee. Nature has been an integral part of Randall Putz’s life, stemming from his upbringing in a nature-loving…
NEW WBFI Market Research Report – Key Future Insights Revealed
NEW WBFI Market Research Report – Key Future Insights Revealed The Wild Bird Feeding Institute and the charitable WBFI Research Foundation are excited to publish the findings of our new report that shows insights into the growth of the wild bird feeding industry in partnership with Ask Your Target Market (AYTM).  The report shows…
#FEEDSMART
Wild Bird Feeding Institute has created resources to promote proper feeding practices for bird-feeding hobbyists and members. Learn about how you can promote smart practices such as properly cleaning your feeders to help prevent the spread of disease:
Members of WBFI have access to an exclusive info hub of resources including the latest research on best feeding practices and additional assets that can be customized for your business.
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Mission: Growing the wild bird feeding hobby.
WBFI advances this mission and seeks to connect people with nature by serving members and birders internationally through education, awareness, and conservation partnerships. Our network of committed members, the quality standards we uphold, our expertise, and positive relationships with key organizations drive our success. We are sustainable through membership dues, charitable donations, and programming revenue.Â