Society members are dedicated to the conservation and wise use of natural resources to produce food, feed, and fiber crops while maintaining or improving the environment by promoting effective research and teaching by fostering high educational standards, disseminating agronomic sciences information, and encouraging professional growth.

The American Society for Horticultural Science promotes and encourages scientific research and education in horticulture within the United States and throughout the world. The Society's 4500 members represent all areas of horticultural science and include individuals who make recommendations and influence decisions in horticultural research, education, industry, extension, and the production and distribution of horticultural products.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is an association of scientists in the public and private sectors devoted to the validation of chemical and microbiological analytical methods and promotion of quality measurements in the analytical sciences. 

Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council (ASPAC): www.aspac-australasia.com.   The Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council (ASPAC) is an independent international organization consisting of individuals, laboratories, research and commercial organizations involved in soil and plant analysis.   

The mission of CAST is to identify food and fiber, environmental, and other agricultural issues and to interpret related scientific research information for legislators, regulators, and the media for use in public policy decision making.

The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is an educational and scientific organization comprised of more than 4,700 members dedicated to the advancement of crop science. Founded in 1955, the Society is truly international in scope with members in more than 100 countries who are advancing the discipline of crop science by acquiring and disseminating information about crops in relation to seed genetics and plant breeding; crop physiology; crop production, quality and ecology; crop germplasm resources; and environmental quality.

Environmental Protection Agency:  www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/test/main.htm

SW-846 On-line Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste Physical/Chemical Methods.

Illinois Soil Testing Association:  www.soiltesting.org. The Illinois Soil Testing Association is an organization of professionals dedicated to quality soil testing; accurate reporting; sound management advice; and information sharing.   

Laboratory Exchange:  www.Labx.com

LabX is an advanced media system for people to communicate their buying and selling requirements for scientific equipment. With over 30,000 user sessions per month, LabX is the largest independent marketplace for used and discounted scientific equipment. LabX is different. LabX is not a dealer - we don't buy or sell equipment. LabX is not a broker we don't represent anyone's equipment nor do we get involved with negotiations or transactions. You deal directly with the buyer, seller or sellers agent.

Potash & Phosphate Institute:  www.ppi-ppic.org

The mission of PPI/PPIC is to develop and promote scientific information that is agronomically sound, economically advantageous, and environmentally responsible in advancing the worldwide use of K and P in crop production systems.

Soil Science Society of America:  www.soils.org

The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home for over 6,000 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use.

  The Western Enviro-Agricultural Laboratory Association: www.weala.com
The Western Enviro-Agricultural Laboratory Association (WEALA)  is a non-profit Association consisting mainly of analytical laboratories with common interests in promoting and improving the analytical chemistry industry. Our membership laboratories encompass Federal, Provincial and Commercial Environmental/Agricultural labs. The Association holds semiannual meetings and promotes analytical chemistry. The WEALA membership currently consists primarily of Western Canadian laboratories and is based in Edmonton, Alberta. We invite new membership from interested parties to contact us.

Hawk Creek Laboratory, Inc.: www.hawkcreeklab.com

Hawk Creek Laboratory, Inc manufactures analytical reagents, water and soil testing kits and specialty chemicals for over 2,000 customers. The Company manufactures products under private label as well as the Hawk Creek Laboratory, Inc label. To complement its manufactured products, Hawk Creek Laboratory, Inc also resells testing equipment and supplies. Our modern facility in Hanover, PA and our dedicated staff of professionals combine to provide quality products delivered on time at a competitive price.

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