"Is OGI Membership Right for You?"

In order to purchase Foundation or Registered seed or sell Registered seed for an OGI-licensed variety, you must be a member of Oklahoma Genetics, Inc. (Purchasing or selling Certified seed does not require OGI membership.)

If you answered "Yes," there are two types of memberships available:

• Full Membership - Full members are entitled to purchase either Foundation or Registered seed.  The initial membership fee is $200 for the first year, with annual renewals of $100 per year.
  
• Provisional Membership - Provisional members are entitled to purchase only Registered seed for the first year. The initial membership fee is $200 for the first year, with expected progression to Full Membership the following year.

Annual Variety Fee - Whether you are a Full or a Provisional Member, there is an annual $50 variety fee, which is due each year for any variety you are handling during the year. (This includes purchasing seed, planting, harvesting and selling seed.)

Full Membership - (1) You must have produced (not merely planted) a class of Certified seed (of any variety) within the last three years in Oklahoma or another state. (2) You must have "eligible ground"  (Regarding wheat, for example:  "Eligible ground" means EITHER the ground was free and clear of any wheat crop the prior year OR it was planted in at least the Certified class of the same variety you wish to plant.) (3) You must have followed through with the respective state's certification agency (in Oklahoma, for example, it would be the Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association).

Applicants who do not qualify for Full Membership would be eligible for:

Provisional Membership - Because you are only able to purchase Registered or Certified seed, this will give you an opportunity to establish yourself with "eligible ground" and proceed to Full Membership the following year.

• Complete the Affiliate Agreement and mail, along with your payment for   membership and variety fees as described, to:

(You will also need to provide a copy of your state seed license)

Jill Minahan, Office Manager

Oklahoma Genetics, Inc.

201 South Range Road

Stillwater, OK 74074

• Your Agreement will be brought before the Board of Directors at their next quarterly board meeting for consideration.  You will be notified of their decision.
  
• If approved, you will receive your Membership and Variety Fee cards which will then enable you to purchase OGI-licensed seed.