ICIA history, Board of Directors, and Advisory Committees
The Idaho Legislature, at its 35th Session, enacted Senate Bill No. 107, the "Seed and Plant Certification Act of 1959". This Act designated the Regents of the University of Idaho, through the College of Agriculture of the University of Idaho, as the seed certifying agency for the State. This Act further gives the Regents of the University of Idaho the authority to designate an agent to administer and conduct the certification program.
The Regents of the University of Idaho on April 27, 1959, appointed the Idaho Crop Improvement Association, Inc., as its duly authorized agent to administer and conduct seed certification in Idaho as provided by the Seed and Plant Certification Act of 1959.
The Idaho Crop Improvement Association, Inc. was organized in 1940 by the certified seed growers of the State. The body was incorporated April 17, 1941. The Idaho Seed Potato Growers Association voted to join the Idaho Crop Improvement Association, Inc. in 1942.
The Association is governed by a board of ten directors. Seven directors are elected by the membership and represent the various districts of the State. The Director of the University of Idaho Agricultural Research Station serves as an ex-officio director. An individual appointed by the board serves as an advisor to the board. An individual appointed by the board, serves as the executive vice president/secretary of the association.
Certification regulations for Idaho meet at least the minimum standards of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). Crops approved for certification in Idaho for which rules are not in effect may be certified under the latest minimum standards as published by AOSCA.
Treasurer, District 1
Grower
District 2
ADM
District 3
Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds
District 4
Grower
President, District 5
Treasure Valley Seed
Vice President, District 6
Grower
District 7
Grower
Appointed Member
University of Idaho
Ex-Officio
University of Idaho
Exec.VP/Secretary
ICIA