b'CSGA / SEEDGROWERS.CA / WERE NOW ACCEPTING AFFILIATE, ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS THERES A PLACE FOR YOU AT CSGAAS CANADASnational seed crop certification authority, weve Seed sector associations;always championed an inclusive and transparent national seedNational and provincial agriculture crop certification and standards-setting system that advancesorganizations;Canadian agriculture. Through our new Affiliate and Associate Government and intergovernmentalmembership classes, weve taken that commitment further byagencies;making our organization more open and accessible to more International seed organizations.stakeholders in our seed sector. While Associate members do not vote Im excited to invite you to be a part of this next chapter aton association business, they can attend CSGA! member-to-member sessions and submit By Doug Miller,proposals. In Special General Meetings, Executive Director Be a Part of Something Bigger they can vote on matters that directly Canadas seed sector is evolving, and this membership updateaffect their membership class, ensuring is about impact. Our goal is to build a next-generation seedtheir voices are heard in relevant discus-system and regulatory framework that fosters innovation,sions.empowers farmers, strengthens collaboration, and supports Canadas position as a respected global leader in seed.Regular Membership:Whether youre directly producing pedigreed seed or work- The Backbone of CSGAing in a supporting role, your expertise and passion are essentialTo our Regular members, I want to to ensuring that Canada remains a global leader in seed innova- express my gratitude for your support tion and certification. By joining CSGA, youre not just signingthroughout this membership review. up for a membershipyoure becoming part of an associa- Your dedication to seed certification tion that delivers a public good service on behalf of Canadianhas been the foundation of CSGA for agriculture.generations, and our commitment to you remains unchanged. These new Affiliate Membership: Expanding the Circle membership classes do not affect your We recognize that many stakeholders play an essential role inexisting rights and privileges. Please join producing pedigreed seed, even if theyre not actively growingme in welcoming these new members to it themselves. Thats why weve introduced Affiliate member- CSGA. ship. This category is open to regulated parties in Canadas seed certification system, including: Applications Now OpenAuthorized Seed Crop Inspection Services and LicensedJoin CSGA Today! Seed Crop Inspectors;Affiliate and Associate membership Seed analysts, laboratories, graders, and registered seedapplications are now open. With strong establishments; interest from across the seed sector andSeed companies and active plant breeding institutions; industry partners, weve introduced aSeed growers and plant breeders who arent actively pro- universal membership fee of $240 acrossducing seed crops but wish to maintain their membership. all classes.Affiliate members share many privileges with Regular mem- Whether youre a seed grower, plant bers, including one vote at CSGA meetings, access to member- breeder, inspector, analyst, or part of a to-member sessions, and the ability to submit proposals. Theysupporting organization, CSGA now may vote on matters affecting their membership class in Specialoffers a place for you. I encourage every-General Meetings and can both vote for and run as Affiliateone with a stake in the future of seed to directors. join us in this exciting journey. Associate Membership: Engaging the Broader SectorThroughout Seed Regulatory Modernization, weve spent countless hours talking to key industry partners about the benefits of Certified seed and Canadas seed certification frame-work. Associate membership provides a pathway to keep theseTo apply for CSGA membership visit seedgrowers.ca/stakeholders actively engaged in seed. This category is open to: about-csga/membership8 SEEDWORLD.COM/CANADA MARCH 2025'