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Alberta Farm Writers’ Association
The Alberta Farm Writers’ Association (AFWA) exists to serve the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters, as well as those in business and government whose primary responsibility is agricultural communications.
Working with ARECA
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ACREA) recruits for a wide variety of positions at member associations throughout Alberta, and is always interested in hearing from candidates with relevant backgrounds.
ARECA Careers
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta’s (ARECA) member associations work directly with producers to enhance their operations through applied research and extension. ARECA recruits for a wide variety of positions at member associations throughout Alberta. Visit the ARECA website for more information.
Canadian Food Industry Council
The Canadian Food Industry Council was incorporated in November 2003 and is a not for profit organization. Business, labour, and government representatives joined together with the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development to identify industry-wide challenges, and implement long-term solutions.
International Society of Aboriculture (ISA)
The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association is a national trade association co-ordinating provincial member groups in the Canadian ornamental horticulture industry. CNLA is a self-governing association dedicated to leadership through its activities.
Entomological Society of Alberta
The object of the Entomological Society of Alberta is to foster the advancement, exchange, and dissemination of the knowledge of insects in relation to their importance in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, public health, industry and for its own sake among the people of the province of Alberta.
Alberta Farmers’ Market Association
The Alberta Farmers’ Market Association is a provincial organization providing leadership and support to member markets, managers and vendors through education and promotion. This site has great information for shoppers, vendors and markets in Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists
The Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists (AAAHT) was founded to provide continuing education for animal health technologists in Alberta and to serve, support and register those technologists.
Canadian Professional Meat Cutters Association
The Canadian Professional Meat Cutters Association (CPMCA), while networking within the meat industry, is committed to offering the highest quality of education information and mediums that fulfills the goals and expectations of those whom we serve. In light of regional and gobal concerns for health and wellness, the CPMCA promotes standardized training methods in all areas of the meat industry across Canada.
Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) is an umbrella organization representing the 12 Applied Research and Forage Associations that currently exist in Alberta. ARECA consists of a board, which is made up of a representative from each of the member Associations, as well as an Executive Director.
Entomological Society of Canada
The Entomological Society of Canada represents hundreds of entomologists in Canada and around the world. The goal of the ESC is to promote research, disseminate knowledge, and encourage the continued particiapation of students and lovers of entomology.
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is the national body serving and representing the interests of the veterinary profession in Canada. The association is committed to excellence within the profession and to the well-being of animals.
Canadian Society of Soil Science
The Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for scientists, engineers, technologists, administrators and students involved in professional soil science.
Canadian Society for Nutritional Sciences
The Canadian Society for Nutritional Sciences (CSNS) is a society whose regular members consist of persons working actively in the field of nutritional sciences at universities, government, industries, hospitals and research institutes. The Society also has emeritus and student members. The purpose of the CSNS is to promote the acquisition, facilitate the dissemination, and encourage the utilization of knowledge in the science of nutrition.
Canadian Society of Microbiologists
The Canadian Society of Microbiologists seeks to advance microbiology in all its aspects and to facilitate the interchange of ideas between microbiologists. The membership includes honorary, emeritus, ordinary, student and sustaining members.
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Founded in 1951, the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) is the national association for food industry professionals. Its membership of more than 1200 is comprised of scientists and technologists in industry, government and academia who are committed to advancing food science and technology.
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
The Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine is comprised of researchers, educators and scientists from twelve of the most distinguished universities across Canada. The members have supported and guided agricultural and veterinary medicine for more than 125 years.
Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association
The Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA) is a membership-driven organization of professional consultants dedicated to providing consulting services to agricultural sectors across the world.
Canadian Agricultural Economics Society
The objective of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society is to encourage and improve the study and interpretation of agricultural and resource economics with particular reference to the Canadian economy.
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) acts as a self-governing body for agrologists. Mandated by provincial legislation to regulate agrology practitioners, the AIA functions to best serve the interests of the Alberta public and to address any public concerns or complaints regarding members.
Alberta Irrigation Projects Association
Representing Alberta’s Irrigation Districts, Alberta Irrigation participates in education and outreach, policy development and research activities. Alberta Irrigation provides up-to-date information about the status and benefits of irrigation and its associated water management infrastructure to federal, provincial and local government officials, departments and agencies, water management stakeholders, its own members, the public and the media.
Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association: Licensing
Anyone wishing to practice veterinary medicine in Alberta must obtain a license from the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). This page provides the details about that registration and the requirements to do so.
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