Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 1165 Advancing Seed in Alberta | fall.2016 GLENN LOGAN “CHANGE” is word that gets thrown around a lot these days, and for good reason. We live in a time when technological change is happening at a faster and faster rate. Thankfully, our industry is great at not only adapting to change, but also driving it. We create new technology to help us deal with modern-day challenges, and we’re very good at using that technology to its full advantage. Working in such a dynamic environment, it’s incumbent on us all to stay informed regarding what’s new not only in technology, but in all aspects of our work, including the regulatory system — which can often move slowly and arduously, even as change is happening all around it. Knowledge is power, and that’s what this issue of the Alberta Seed Guide is all about. From the latest in research to new products and legislation, we’ve tried to give you useful information to help guide you in your work within Alberta’s seed industry. As change happens at a more dramatic rate, staying informed about it all can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, if you’re reading this, you likely belong to an industry association like the Alberta Seed Growers (ASG). Such industry groups strive to ensure their members are up-to-date on what’s happening throughout the industry, and what they need to know. Our board determined over the summer that we have to focus more on internal communication with our members. ASG board members gain knowledge about a lot of new initiatives going on in agriculture, and as we gain that knowledge, we want to impart it to members so they can make the decisions that would help their own businesses. But even board members can’t know everything, and we know we have to do all we can to ensure we as a board work in our members’ best interests. As a result, we’re making a more concerted effort to get new people involved in ASG — both women and men. You’ll read about three of these people in this issue’s Seed Grower Profile. In this issue’s Viewpoints column, you’ll read about the Alberta Agriculture Farm and Ranch Safety Coalition (AgCoalition), formed based on a common industry goal to foster a culture of farm safety in our province. ASG is proud to be a member — the people who make up the AgCoalition represent 96 per cent of the producers in the province, so it makes sense for us to join them. We want to work with the industry, rather than just being a single voice in it, to ensure our own members are informed about important changes that can affect them. There’s an old saying that the only thing that will never change is change itself. It’s true, and the best way to deal with that fact of life is to prepare oneself as best as possible for that change. Being informed is key. Looking ahead to the next growing season, we hope you find time to do a little reading — so sit back and dig into this issue. We hope you come away with a little knowledge you didn’t have before! Glenn Logan President Alberta Seed Growers Email: [email protected]