Your membership with CAAR enables you to focus your attention on your business; trusting CAAR to share the regulatory, compliance and advocacy information you need to know, when you need to know it.

Who We Are

CAAR is a member driven organization representing Canada’s ag retailers on the national stage. As the recognized voice for retail we advocate on behalf of all of Canada’s ag retailers to ensure that their voice is represented consistently and strongly with regulators, industry groups and to the public.

CAAR’s diverse membership represents the entire crop inputs sector: fertilizer, crop protection, bio technology, seed, services, storage and handling and equipment. With over 575 members, including retailers, suppliers and manufacturers, consultants and industry associations, CAAR’s strength and representation is growing.

What We Do

As a CAAR member, you are a part of a national unified voice:

• Advocating on behalf of the business of ag retail;
• Protecting your employees, customers and the public through a continual emphasis on maintaining and exceeding safety and security standards; and
• Ensuring the long-term environmental, economic and social sustainability of the ag-retail industry by supporting best management practices and transparency in business.

As a CAAR member, you receive:

• Access to continuing education programs to maintain your status as a trusted resource for your customers;
• Opportunities to forge new and strengthen existing business relationships at the CAAR Conference; and
• Exclusive communications keeping you up-to-date with the latest industry news, trends, and regulation.

As a CAAR member, you show you are proud to:

• Stand behind the science of agriculture and support innovation that lead to positive impacts for the industry;
• Support programs that encourage education, discussion and a clear understanding about Canadian agriculture; and
• Contribute to the achievements of the Canadian agriculture industry.

Renew Your Membership Today

Your membership matters. The association’s advocacy work, regulatory compliance support and training programs, annual conference, and communications services are of benefit to all ag retail businesses, and CAAR is proud to offer them at minimal or no cost to members. CAAR’s advocacy success is driven by the size of membership the association represents. Every member makes a difference and strengthens CAAR’s ability to influence decision makers and regulators.

CAAR membership is an investment in the long term sustainability of the association and the availability of our programs and services for all members. Make your voice heard through CAAR’s unified voice. To renew your membership today, please contact our member services team.