Who are we ?
CSHS
history
Western
Canadian Society for Horticulture
Canadian Society for Horticultural Science - CSHS
The CSHS was founded in 1956. The membership is divided into 5 regional sections: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Pacific. CSHS members (scientists, educators, students, extension agents and industry personnel) are involved in and make significant advances in research, teaching, information and technology related to all horticultural crops: fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, greenhouses, flowers, nursery plants and more. There are many advantage to becoming a CSHS member these include:
Publications CSHS Newsletter
- The quarterly newsletter, in electronic format, keeps all members up-to-date with the latest Society issues and activities, and events of related interest on regional, national and international levels.
Annual
CSHS Membership Directory
- This directory contains the CSHS membership roster, and also includes information on governance, committees, and Society awards.
The Program & Abstracts of the CSHS Annual Conference
- As an important reference for all conference attendees, and a record of the latest horticultural research, this remains useful to members long after the conference is over.
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
- Subscriptions (available in both print and electronic form) at the lowest rates available anywhere.
CSHS
Annual Conference
- Attend the Society's most important event of the year at a members-only price. The Annual Conference offers numerous horticultural networking and learning events, tours, and opportunities to present research through poster presentations or oral sessions. Only CSHS Members may make oral or poster presentations at the Annual Conference.
Society
awards
- Earn Society and peer recognition on a national level in a variety of CSHS award categories, and assist in the process by nominating qualified candidates for consideration.
See the membership application form. CSHS holds an annual meeting with scientific conferences and professional tours, usually in conjunction with the Agricultural Institute of Canada. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter. CSHS contributes to the Canadian Journal of Plant Science; and awards are issued for outstanding research articles published in the Journal. CSHS also attributes annual awards to outstanding cultivars and individuals who have made an impact on Canadian horticulture. CSHS supports Canada's country membership in the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Individuals may also become members of ISHS and pay their annual dues through CSHS.
