The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA), which
represents 4,500 seed growers, provides leadership as the
Canadian organization designated in federal Seeds Act and
Regulations to certify pedigreed seed crops for all
agricultural crops in Canada except potatoes.
Canadian seed production is respected around the globe
because it ensures germination and mechanical purity, while
providing an audit trail that assures varietal identity and
genetic purity. It is a system that supports Canada’s
worldwide reputation as a supplier of quality agricultural
products.
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) provides a
field-to-table value chain based on identify preservation
and quality assurance.
CSGA’s Mission Statement is to:
Represent members by:
Advancing a grower perspective on issues related to
seed;
Providing leadership to members and engaging in
activities designed to give members a voice on seed
related matters; and
Supporting members in gaining and maintaining
knowledge of seed crop certification.
Advance the seed industry by:
Promoting the benefits of pedigreed seed throughout
the seed industry and to end-users;
Advocating the use of the seed certification system
as an integral part of identity preserved and quality
assurance programs;
Cooperating with researchers, growers and processors
to expand the use of pedigreed seed; and
Facilitating transfer of end-use specific traits
from research to commercial use through pedigreed seed.
Provide seed crop certification by:
Developing varietal purity standards and regulations
for pedigreed seed crop production;
Maintaining a verifiable seed certification system;
and
Certifying the varietal purity of pedigreed seed
crops.
