Benefits of Membership

Federal Representation

• Assuring a forum for policy development and implementation
• Communicating united industry positions on issues to appropriate government bodies
• Advocating for U.S. policy that assures competitiveness and profitability for all industry segments

Issues Management

• Monitoring and analyzing issues that affect the production, marketing, processing and consumption of canola products
• Working with industry partners, including state, regional and national organizations, to address issues that affect the production, marketing, processing and consumption of canola products
• Preparing crisis communications plans when necessary

Research and Technical Services

• Advocating and facilitating research, both public and private, to expand canola acreage, lower input costs and improve technologies and products
• Seeking fair and reasonable regulatory policies that allow for the use of proven beneficial technologies
• Sponsoring research conferences to discuss opportunities and research needs that will enable the industry to grow and to facilitate networking and collaboration

Information and Communication Services

• Subscription to Canola Quick Bytes e-newsletter, USCA blog, breaking news and timely Capitol Hill updates
• Greater understanding of and appreciation for the industry, including the health benefits of canola oil
• Timely industry news and information about USCA activities, emphasizing matters that require member support
• Access to the USCA database of grower, industry and research contacts