Canadian Seed Growers Association






	WELCOME TO CSGA'S HOMEPAGE WHAT'S NEW... • Regulations & Procedures for the Production of Breeder Seed Crops *NEWJune 02, 2004 (Effective for 2004 Crop Season)* The regulations and procedures for the production of breeder seed have recently been revised. These revised regulations will take effect for the 2004 crop production season. Click here to obtain a copy of the revised regulations. • April 2004 SeedScoop Newsletter NEW April 23, 2004 Available for download in PDF format. • Application for Crop Inspection Package NEW 2004 Version April 06, 2004 Available for download in MS EXCEL format. • Ontario's Seed Industry Generates $647 Million in GDP March 11, 2004 Ontario's seed industry generates $647 million in economic activity and is responsible for the creation of over 2,000 jobs. For the full report commissioned by the Ontario Seed Growers' Association, follow this link. • Saskatchewan's Seed Industry is Worth an Estimated $389 Million... March 03, 2004 ...to the economy of the Province. That is the finding of an Economic Impact Study commissioned by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers' Association in 2001 & 2002. For the full report, follow this link. • Circular 6 Regulation Changes for 2004 January 31, 2004 Now available for download in PDF format. • Find out more about the Seed Sector Review October 22, 2003 This is a great opportunity to voice your opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the Seed Industry as a whole. Whether you are a seed grower, a plant breeder, a seed merchant or an industry representative, you will want to take a look. Follow the link below for more information: For more current information and news visit our NEWS page. ABOUT CSGA... Through third party inspections and audits of seed growers, and processors across the country, the Canadian Seed Growers' Association certifies some of the highest quality seed in the world using a Quality Assurance (QA) Identity Preserved (IP) system that is world renowned. The CSGA is the sole seed pedigreeing agency for most agricultural crops in Canada. Canada's seed system is recognized and respected around the globe because it ensures mechanical purity, while providing an audit trail that guarantees varietal identity and purity. It's a system that has given Canada its worldwide reputation as a supplier of quality agricultural products. All sectors of the agricultural industry are moving toward a value chain model - a model based on quality assurances. It means establishing clear lines of production from raw product to end-user so customers know what they're buying and, when necessary, have assurance the product was grown to their specifications. Canada's seed growers are committed to Canada's seed system, its standards and methods of producing clean, true-to-type, high-quality seed. Objectives Mission Statement A Reputation for Quality Contact us