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Membership Process

Membership in CASP or CASP Inc. is limited to Canadian agriculture and agro-industry organizations in the private, institutional, and government sectors, with public sector members having an ex officio capacity. Members must have experience, credibility, and commitment in international sustainable agricultural activities.

Potential new members are requested to submit a profile of agro-industry interests, experience, and capabilities (download the form here). Applications are submitted to CASP and are normally reviewed at a monthly Executive Meeting of the CASP Board of Directors, with the application process taking approximately 45 days from initial inquiry to decision. Members pay an annual membership fee, agree to abide by CASP's By-Laws, and pay an administration fee on the value of contracts awarded to the member, not including flow through costs such as travel/freight.

Member Profiles The following is a listing of CASP members and related information. Company website/email links will open in a new window. To jump to a particular company information use the quick links below. A - F G - L M - P R - Z

• AgraPoint International Inc. - "The expertise to help you grow"

  AgraPoint has one of Canada's largest and most comprehensive teams of specialists and associates catering to the griffon sector.  We help farms and griffon operations enhance profitability through a suite of specialized production and business services.

  Services: Management and research expertise; new crop development; site assessments; and more.

• Agricultural Consultants (1532436 Ontario Ltd.)

  Agricultural Consultants, under principal Boris Berisavljevic, has been successfully involved in establishing business abroad for Canadian organizations dealing with swine genetic and seed businesses in Central and Eastern Europe and FSU countries. Company personnel are fluent in several of the languages in these regions.

  Specialties: Livestock production and development, extension services, and associated facility requirements.

• Alta Genetics Inc. - "We're in the Business of Improving Cows for the Next Generation"

  Alta Genetics is a major livestock genetic improvement source for the world. Our focus is on livestock semen reproduction and artificial insemination through the sale of quality genetic products and breeding services. Alta's core strategy is to maintain a leading position in technology innovation aimed at increasing milk production through genetic improvement.

  Specialties: AltaMate computer mating service; GO Genetic Opportunity Program - proving bulls in Canada, the US, and Europe.

• Atlantic BioVenture Centre - Technology Transfer Unit of Nova Scotia Agricultural College

  Atlantic BioVenture Centre is a division of AgriTech Park Inc. and operates as a technology transfer unit of Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The Centre has a mission to pursue development requiring research activities which are directed to value addition of terrestrial and marine bioresources. The Centre operates principally from Atlantic Canada and has international capacity.

  Services: Food service directed to conversion of bioresource materials; Value-addition as product, process, and technology developments; New products and processing line developments; Micro-factory system developments.

• Atlantic Systems Manufacturing Ltd. - Food processing equipment

  Atlantic Systems Manufacturing designs and fabricates quality stainless steel equipment for the food processing industry. We specialize in individual pieces of equipment and complete systems for processing french fries, potato chips, mussels, crab, lobster, and other vegetable, seafood, and dairy products. Our professional engineers and craftspeople also design and fabricate food grade tanks and pressure vessels.

  Specialties: Stainless steel food processing equipment, food grade tanks, and pressure vessels.

• Atlantic Veterinary College - University of Prince Edward Island

  The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) provides top quality educational programs as well as conducting research and providing professional services. AVC Inc. is a private company and is the corporate arm of the university, offering services including project management, consultation, research, and training, principally in the areas of aquaculture, fish health, and the environment.

  Services: Integrated Crop Management; Marketing for Post-Secondary Institutions; Commercial Fisheries Management; and more.

• Bureau for International Development - Prince Edward Island (BidPEI) - "Developing Solutions Globally"

  BidPEI is a consortium of institutions and public/private organizations active internationally in the development/redevelopment of islands, coastal areas, and other regions of the world requiring comprehensive development services. BidPEI acts as Project Manager for comprehensive development/redevelopment with its member organizations providing technical expertise including livelihoods, community development, international marketing/branding, environment, health, education, and other socioeconomic sectors.

  Specialties: Comprehensive development services for islands, coastal areas, and other regions around the world.

• By The Water Shellfish - Atlantic Canadian Hardshell Lobster and More!

  By The Water Shellfish provides quality shellfish to restaurants, grocery stores, and wholesalers around the world. Though we specialize in bulk lobster delivery, we can accommodate most Atlantic seafood requests. By The Water was established by fourth generation fishermen in order to utilize their experience on the sea to benefit customers requiring the finest selection of shellfish.

  Specialties: Hardshell lobster, Atlantic shellfish, other seafood.

• Carl Brothers - Wind energy technologies

  Carl Brothers has been Site Manager at the Atlantic Wind Test Site, a national facility for testing and developing wind turbines, for the past eighteen years. He is a member and former Director of the Canadian Wind Energy Association, and a member of the American Wind Energy Association. Mr. Brothers has received the R.J. Templin Award for his outstanding contribution to the development of Canadian wind-energy technology.

  Specialties: State of the art wind energy systems, including small scale, farm level systems for uses ranging from vegetable storage ventilation to manure handling systems.

• CDBC - West Prince - "We Believe In You"

  CDBC-West Prince is a non-profit organization established in 1981 to deal with financing and business issues in the West Prince area. We have a seven-member volunteer Board of Directors comprised of local business-minded individuals.

  Specialties: Financial assistance and business counselling to all types of businesses, including farmers and fishermen.

• DeHaan Consulting Services - Agricultural crop production

  Specializing in relief and development work, as well as agricultural crop production, DeHaan Consulting Services provides work and recommendations tailored to each specific local situation. Jeff DeHaan, the principal consultant, has experience in West and East Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe. Sustainable improvements for local economies is a particular focus in every area in which DeHaan Consulting Services has worked.

  Specialties: Agricultural crop production; relief and development work.

• East River Farms

  East River Farms is a leading breeder and marketer of Holstein cattle.

  Services: Holstein breeding and marketing.

• FoodTrust of Prince Edward Island Limited - "Growing well is a way of life"

  FoodTrust is a brand marketing company that creates value chains to facilitate the successful development, positioning, and commercialization of premium branded food products. Food Trust services provide producers with higher returns for producing high quality food products from sustainable systems.

  Specialties: Product brand development, positioning, and commercialization; value chain development; marketing plans; standards, specifications, and auditing services.

• For The Earth - Agricultural consulting

  For The Earth is an agricultural consulting firm specializing in food safety, udder health, and composting situation analysis. Principal Ron Sampson has been a member of the Canadian Quality Milk Program technical committee and has completed a Canadian Food Inspection Agency validators course. The firm has also done considerable work in setting up milking systems and milking management protocols, as well as sanitation procedures and other situation analysis and training. For The Earth has experience in Canada, China, and Russia.

  Services: Food Safety, Udder Health, and Composting Situation Analysis.

• Future Tech West - "In Business IT Matters"

  Future Tech West (FTW) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2002 to capitalize on emerging opportunities for rural-based economic development within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and the evolving knowledge-based economy. FTW's primary goal is to combine the elements of business development, technology access, training, and leading edge community development opportunities, with Information and Communications Technology in Western PEI.

  Specialties: ICT Consulting Services, Agriculture Technology Services, Business Services, Office Lease Space.

• Gorman Controls Ltd. - Ventilation and Humidification Control Systems

  Our company manufactures, installs, and maintains ventilation and humidification systems. We have installed hundreds of systems in Canada, United States, Mexico, Argentina, Poland, and Hungary. Although we specialize in potato, onion, and other root crop storages, we can provide complete control solutions for you in many other areas.

  Specialties: Ventilation, Refrigeration, and Humidification Equipment.

• Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP - Food Law/Regulation

  Ronald L. Doering is an internationally recognized expert in food safety and food law. He had the lead responsibility for carrying out the analysis that led to the creation of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and was its President for five years. Since retiring from government, Dr. Doering practices with the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Group of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, one of Canada's largest and most respected law firms (including its consulting arm, Gowlings Consulting Inc.). Dr. Doering acts for many large and medium-sized food companies. He has completed many consulting contracts dealing with a wide range of food issues, including: analyzing the relationship between food regulation and competitiveness, establishing food safety systems, and various reviews relating to international trade implications of food safety. Dr. Doering taught food law at the University of Guelph, particularly for developing country food safety officials. Dr. Doering is an adjunct professor at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, where he is also a member of the Dean's International Advisory Committee. He is the author of many papers on food law and of the food safety Chapter in the new book on Public Health Law in Canada.

  Specialties: Food regulation, food safety, and food law.

• International Bio-Food Institute (IBI)

  IBI is a non-profit corporation specializing in capacity enhancement of bio-food industry stakeholders with a focus on developing countries. IBI provides expertise in capacity building and consultation in international bio-food trade policy and quality regulations while promoting the improvement of food security and equitable economic development. IBI has recently completed assignments in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Peru, Algeria, Macedonia, and Vietnam.

  Specialties: International trade, trade policy, quality regulations, and agri-environment.

• International Genetics

  International Genetics produces and markets elite purebred swine genetics domestically and internationally. The company has been in the export marketing business for over a decade and have exported breeding swine to over ten countries around the world, including Costa Rica, Taiwan, Poland, and Mexico.

  Specialties: Swine genetics.

• Institute for Bioregional Studies Ltd. - "Restoring Community, Protecting the Land, and Informing the Earth's Stewards"

  The Institute for Bioregional Studies Ltd. (IBS) is a non-profit, charitable organization. Its mission is to foster community and regional development through innovative research and educational programs that encourage the adoption of technologies and practices which are deemed to be socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.

  Services: Food Quality and Safety Audits; HACCP Planning; Independent Organic Certification Inspections; Eco-tourism Organic Farm Tours; and Courses in Permaculture Design, Organic Agriculture Production, and Leadership Training.

• The Iris Group - "A private company with public purpose"

  The Iris Group specializes in action research on public policy: involving and informing citizens and mobilizing the various stakeholders toward positive solutions. Our approach is holistic, integrative, and multi-disciplinary, taking into account environmental, social, economic, and political factors within a broader historical context.

  Specialties: Environmental management, natural resource development, public engagement/communications, land use policy, local governance, cultural development, eco-tourism, and more.

• JAYLOR Fabricating Inc. - "Putting the Total in Total Mix Ration (TMR)"

  JAYLOR has been in business for twenty years and has been exporting around the world for ten. The company's TMR feed mix can increase milk production and improve herd health (beef and dairy). JAYLOR gives the producer, not the cow, control over what is eaten.

  Specialties: Manufacturing TMR feed mixes, equally effective in compost, mixing, blending, and cutting; Truck mounted mixers.

• JDR Resources Ltd. - Aquaculture and Environmental Consulting Services

  JDR Resources Ltd. provides specialized services to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Our work includes feasibility assessments, overseas planning, technical design, market assessments, facility design, and environmental assessments.

  Specialties: Integrated aquaculture/agriculture services; water generation/conservation systems; and more.

• Latin Access - "Language: a reflection of the attitudes, values, and customs of a culture"

  Latin Access helps businesses and governments to establish contacts and penetrate international markets through our professional Intercultural Communication Services. To date we have delivered our services in more than forty languages, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Polish, Japanese, and German. We are ready to deliver our services at the location most convenient to you, anywhere in the world.

  Specialties: Multilingual Services and Global Marketing.

• Linkletter Engineering Inc. - Engineering in agriculture

  Linkletter Engineering provides engineering services to the agricultural industry. We specialize in design of livestock structures, crop storages, ventillations systems, and manure management systems, as well as environmental assessments of agricultural sites. Through partnering and subcontract arrangements, we can assemble a team of specialists and support staff for major projects.

  Specialties: Livestock structures, crop storages, ventillation systems, manure management, and environmental assessments.

• Logistic Marketing Services, Inc. - Customized logistic and marketing assessments

  Logistic Marketing Services provides supply chain analysis using GIS to develop strategies for location of plants, terminal sites, and warehouses, as well as conducting network analysis and custom optimization models for developing optimization software. Logistic Marketing Services has been involved in both food processing and base agriculture production, covering crops such as pulse, cereals, and oilseeds. We compare market and corporate marketing strategies to assist companies in developing strategies or negotiating contracts for freight procurement and equipment.

  Specialties: Applying Geographic Information Systems to model agriculture supply and value added chains from production to markets.

• MacArthur Group Inc. - "Committed to Quality and Innovation"

  MacArthur Group Inc. (MGI) is a Canadian project management and economic consulting company with offices in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and representatives in Ottawa and Toronto. MacArthur Group has worked onsite in more than 40 countries worldwide, from Zimbabwe to Malaysia. MGI also offers the Vital Information Systems and Technologies for Agribusiness (VISTA) Management product which provides hardware, software, training, and more, custom-designed to meet your organization's 21st century needs. From needs assessment to implementation and beyond.

  Specialties: Project Management, Marketing, Trade, and Investment; Agricultural Development; Information Systems and Technologies e.g. VISTA Management.

• MGI Media - "Communicating Globally"

  MGI Media provides information and media services/products directed to public and/or special interest group audiences. Production vehicles include website/internet and other electronic, print, and audio/visual media. MGI Media is a leader in multimedia services and the effective dissemination of media products. The company is particularly active in developing countries, including Russia (see IFC PowerPoint Presentation, Sri Lanka (Rebuild Ampara Video, and other areas.

  Specialties: Electronic, print, and audio/visual presentations and communications vehicles.

• McIlwraith and Associates - Pressurized Stabilized Structures

  McIlwraith and Associates sells "Pressurized Stabilized Structures" - multi-purpose, self-contained, weatherproof, computer-controlled environments that can be used under almost any climatic conditions. They are easy to set up and can be permanent, semi-permanent, or temporary, and have low operating costs.

  Specialties: Multi-purpose structures including emergency shelter, agricultural, warehousing, recreational, and reclamation applications.

• New Perth Farms - Management Solutions for Dairy Farms

  Until 2003, the primary enterprise of New Perth Farms was a registered Holstein herd producing milk and quality breeding stock. More recently, principal Ken Mellish, through New Perth Agritech, has developed and marketed a widely used system of silage storage using wrapped bales of silage. New Perth Farms also imports and breeds Dutch Warmblood Horses. Ken Mellish has worked in technology transfer with the governments of Prince Edward Island and Ontario, and has agricultural development experience in Malaysia, Indonesia, Kenya, and Russia.

  Specialties: Dairy cattle management and cropping systems.

• Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) - "Science Applied to Life"

  NSAC has a proud tradition of offering technical, technology, undergraduate, and graduate program offerings in applied life sciences, engineering, and agriculture. The university has become an important centre for international work and research since the 1980s. In an age of globalization and innovation, these dimensions of NSAC activities reinforce its continued relevance and value to society.

  Specialties: Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Bio-Environmental Engineering, Food Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Management, Library Systems Management, Curriculum Development, Customized Training, Distance Education, Project Management, and University Administration/Governance/Structure.

• Oceanside Seaweeds Ltd.

  Oceanside Seaweeds Ltd. was established in 1999 in Miminegash, PEI. The company is producing a high quality, seaweed-based compost for the Asian and North American home and organic gardening markets. The product will be marketed under the Anne of Green Gables label, a strong PEI brand name in Japan and other Asian countries. This project has outstanding environmental and other benefits by using waste and nuisance products to create a new industry in rural PEI. The compost production process itself will observe the highest environmental standards in terms of avoiding odours, run-off, and other environmental issues.

  Products: Furcellaria, Dried Irish Moss (Chondrus Crispis), Bleached Dried Seaweed-based Compost.

• Owen Lowry

  Owen Lowry graduated with a BA from UPEI, an LLB (Law) degree from University of London, England, and a Post Graduate Law of Notarial Practice course at the University of Cambridge, England. Mr. Lowry has been in-house legal counsel to six large multi-national corporations and has practiced corporate law with various law firms in England prior to his return to Canada. He has taught international trade law, university law courses, and given seminars to executives relating to international distribution and agency agreements.

  Specialties: Legal services to corporate clients wishing to export to Japan, USA, Europe, Australia, and the Far East.

• Parker Potato Ltd. - Vegetable Technologies and Investment

  Parker Potato Ltd. supplies specialist consultant services for potato production, storage, processing, and marketing in Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company has been involved as a principal in many successful potato projects during the past thirty years. Parker Potato Ltd. can advise on every aspect of variety selection to crop protection, cultivation and harvesting, storage management, processing, marketing, and more. Company president, Allan Parker, is also a partner in DokaGene Technologies Company and farm in Dmitrov, Russia.

  Specialties: Potato production, storage, processing, and marketing.

• Perry's Construction Ltd. - Quality, Experience, Reputation

  Founded in 1960, Perry's Construction has grown to a diversified international company capable of supplying complete building packages, from design to the finished product. Perry's Construction's international experience includes Russia and Bermuda.

  Specialties: Crop storage buildings, commercial and residential structures, general construction services, and construction consultants.

• Progressive BioActives Inc.

  PBI specializes in all-natural antibiotic replacements for livestock and companion animal feeds. Our core product is YBG-Complex, which is not a drug or probiotic, nor is it a dietary supplement, enzyme, or metabolic catalyst. YBG is an a very pure (>80%) and refined Yeast Beta Glucan, a polysaccharide derived from the cell walls of Baker's yeast combined with specific vitamins and natural extracts. YBG is a non-medicated agent that stimulates the host's own immune system, thereby taking the place of growth promotion antibiotics and reducing therapeutic antibiotic use. It is organic, fully biodegradable, has no toxicity, no risk of overdose, and is environmentally friendly, reducing to only CO2 and water. PBI is currently developing strategic alliances, market/product development partnerships, and joint ventures worldwide.

  Products: Years of Yeast Beta Glucan research has created YBG-Complex and our designer complexes: Swine-Gro, Poultry-Gro, and Aqua-Gro. Other formulations (e.g. equine) will soon be available.

• Roger Henry and Associates - Agro-environmental Technologies

  Roger Henry and Associates has extensive expertise in the production of livestock, forage, cereals, and cash crops, with a focus on profitability in a sustainable manner. The firm has provided services to conventional producers interested in improving the sustainability of their operation, as well as certified organic farmers needing marketing and production assistance. We provide compost and compost systems expertise to agriculture, research, industry, and municipalities.

  Services: Extension and Information (compost systems, production, and use, organic production techniques, waste management solutions, low input animal production systems); Farm Tours and Publicity; Training (organic/ecological/sustainable agriculture, composting).


• Rural Routes International Ltd. - "Developing people"

  This Ottawa-based firm provides technical assistance and competency training program design, delivery, and follow-up support for the international agricultural business community. Rural Routes fosters the successful commercial application of leading edge agricultural technology by providing intensive success-oriented training programs that draw extensively on Canadian products, innovation, and expertise. The principal consultant has worked for 40 years in extension and management of cooperatives, and has participated in projects in more than 130 countries.

  Services: Livestock management and livestock oriented skill training programs are a principal focus.

• Sight & Sound Enterprises - Online development, communications, and technology consulting

  Sight & Sound Enterprises (SASE) provides expertise in several related areas. Since its inception, SASE has been involved in online development and website evaluation for individuals and businesses. The firm subsequently expanded its technology-oriented offerings to include consulting services and training. In addition, SASE also provides communications coordination and production in the print, electronic, and audio/visual mediums.

  Services: Website development, technology training, and communications consulting.

• Sustainable Development Consulting - "Restoring the ecosystem"

  SDC has human capital at its command with expertise in project planning, implementation, and monitoring for the private and public sectors. Our founding partners have extensive experience working in Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. SDC activity areas include waste management, natural resources conservation, standards and safety, technology, agriculture, renewable energy, and public policy.

  Services: Baseline surveys, feasibility studies, design of products, environmental assessment, quality assurance, monitoring/evaluation, training, and more.

• Trout River Industries - Live bottom bulk product trailers and more

  Manufacturers and exporters of agricultural and environmental equipment ranging from bulk boxes/mobile tank systems to conveyor and processing equipment. Trout River is revolutionizing the transportation industry with its line of custom designed, live bottom bulk product trailers. In addition to adding an extra measure of safety to every transportation job, our unique design allows you to do things that are simply not possible with traditional product trailers.

• Veterinary Management Services Ltd. - "Developing high quality animal health and productivity"

  Veterinary Management Services (VMS) Ltd. is based in Prince Edward Island, the recognized home of superior Canadian holstein genetics. Through development of modern programs of reproductive management and embryo transfer services, VMS has assisted farmers throughout the Maritimes in maximizing and marketing their herd genetic potential. The firm's owner and founder has 28 years of veterinary practice and management experience. VMS is presently active in the upgrade and improvement of dairy herds in the Dmitrov region of Russia.

  Services: Export-accredited and Certified Embryo Transfer Services; Veterinary Health Management Services and Consultations; Accredited Auditors for Canadian Pork Council Quality Assurance Program and Canadian Quality Milk Assurance Program; Representative for Alta Genetics on PEI.

• West Isle Enterprises Ltd. - "Quality fresh produce begins here"

  West Isle Enterprises Ltd. is an import/export company dealing internationally in seed potatoes, table potatoes, onions, and other vegetables such as carrots, turnips/rutabagas, cabbage, and parsnips. West Isle began exporting in 1992 and has developed its customer base to over twenty different countries on four continents. We have many years of experience in exporting agricultural products to various parts of the world. West Isle takes great pride in providing quality product, along with quick and accurate documentation and follow-up service, that has lead to its steady growth worldwide.

  Specialties: Seed Potatoes, table potatoes, onions, and other vegetables - specializing in selling directly to leading supermarket chains. West Isle can mix and match product according to customer preference.