At AOSCA’s recent Annual Meeting, the association granted honorary membership to retired MCIA President and CEO Ben Lang in recognition of his service to the seed industry. AOSCA is the Association of Seed Certifying Agencies.
In the words of ASOCA:
“Ben served in several roles during his thirty-five years at Minnesota Crop Improvement Association, first as a seed analyst/field inspector, then field supervisor, manager of field services and finally serving eight years as President/CEO of the organization. He excelled at all levels, earning the respect and admiration of seed producers, industry professionals and co-workers along the way. Throughout his career Ben supported AOSCA and the seed industry it serves. Ben was instrumental in the evolution of MCIA as it moved from a seed certification only business to a multi-faceted organization. He was a key part of the development and implementation of various programs, including quality assurance, identity preserved, native seed certification and organic certification.”
Ben Lang joined MCIA in 1980 and retired in 2015.
AOSCA also recognized the accomplishments of Randy Judd, retired manager of Michigan Crop Improvement Association, with an honorary membership. The 2024 AOSCA Annual Meeting was held in Miramar Beach, Florida, June 16–19.