Society of American Foresters

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the largest U.S. professional organization for foresters and natural resource professionals. Founded in 1900 and headquartered in Washington, DC, SAF organizes an annual national convention (SAF National Convention) and numerous state society meetings, technical sessions, workshops, and continuing education programs focused on forestry, land management, and natural resources. SAF's scope is national with state chapters and student chapters; it partners with agencies and organizations and runs certification and education programs. This aligns closely with the user's intent for organizers of conferences in forestry, land management, and natural resources, though SAF is forestry-focused rather than broad agriculture or farm services; relevance to NASDA and state agriculture is partial (may partner at state level).