Co-op Week is an annual celebration of Canadian co-operatives. Symbolized by worker bees and the hive, this year’s event pays tribute to how co-operatives help Canadians by solving challenges together.

CAAR would like to wish our many Co-op retailers a very happy Co-op Week. Your contributions to your customers, your communities and the ag-retail industry have been immeasurable. We are proud to celebrate with you!

Please take a moment to make sure your entry in the 2019 CAAR Membership Roster contains current and accurate information about your business!

The CAAR roster is the most comprehensive directory of agri-retailers and suppliers in the Canadian agriculture industry – a valuable purchasing and networking tool that puts the contact information and pertinent details of hundreds of businesses and organizations at the fingertips of CAAR members.

The October issue of The Communicator includes your 2019 CAAR Conference registration guide.

The registration guide has everything you need to know about the agri-retail event of the year, including registration and accommodation information, a complete conference agenda and what to expect from our stellar line-up of conference speakers!

Every business has people management issues and CAAR has the solution for you!

CAAR’s Executive Director Mitch Rezansoff took a reprieve from the office to attend Ag in Motion 2018(AIM18), just north of Saskatoon, SK. Read more for Rezansoff’s five key takeaways from the event, and his thoughts on how industry trends will impact ag retail and the broader agriculture industry.

CAAR has released its annual Year At-A-Glance to give you a snapshot of how your membership dollars were put to work this past year supporting programming, services and advocacy.

Renew your CAAR membership for the 2018-2019 season today! When you’re represented by the only national association dedicated to advancing the business of Canadian ag retail, you always have an advocate with a unified voice on your side. Read more for the great benefits of CAAR membership.

CAAR is alerting its members of an important issue. On June 14, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a report regarding a small number of glyphosate-tolerant wheat plants found in Southern Alberta.

Shape future programming and services offered by your retail association by offering your feedback, insight and ideas. 

CAAR is pleased to announce the next phase in its strategic overview and planning process – the annual CAAR member survey. Launching this month, the survey is designed to get critical feedback from CAAR members to help shape the future strategic goals and operating business plans of the association.

CAAR is pleased to welcome Eric Gregory, director of marketing for BrettYoung Seeds, to the CAAR board of directors. 

Five Canadian agri-retailers were recognized for their achievements at the 11th annual CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet. The winners took to the stage on Feb. 14, to receive their award in the company of their peers during the gala event, part of the 2018 CAAR Conference running from Feb. 13-15 in Saskatoon, Sask.

The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) requires a full time Office Administrator for a 4-6 month term, with potential for renewal at the end of term, to start immediately.

Your business is doing great work in your community and in the industry – you deserve to be recognized for it!