1972 Golden Anniversary
In celebration of the association’s golden Anniversary, Illinois Crop published 50 Years of Service — A History of Seed Certification in Illinois by A.L. Lang in 1972. Dedicated to the late Professor J.C. Hackleman in honor of his outstanding service to the seed industry, Mrs. Hackleman received one of the first copies of the book in December 1972. The 1970s were a period of growth for the association, with 375 members and an increase in the number of acres in certification.