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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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Member Spotlight – Karen Burns
WBFI Member Spotlight – Karen Burns Karen Burns, Vice President of Operations at Cosmed Group and Board Member of WBFI, has been with WBFI since the 1980s when annual meetings were held in Kansas City, MO. At the time, meetings were held in conjunction with the Western Seedsmen, and Karen was one of the…
How Citizen Scientists are Revolutionizing Avian Research
How Citizen Scientists are Revolutionizing Avian Research Bird watching, a timeless hobby enjoyed by nature enthusiasts around the world, has taken on a new dimension thanks to the rise of citizen science. In recent years, an increasing number of bird watchers have become active participants in scientific research, contributing valuable data that aid in conservation…
Wild Bird Products Market Overview and FutureÂ
Wild Bird Products Market Overview and Future The global wild bird products market and awareness for wild birds continues to grow! In 2021, the global wild bird products market was valued at USD 5.02 billion and is expected to reach USD 6.42 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.58%. As the…
#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.
The only central network of organizations supporting the Wild Bird Feeding Industry.
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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