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Seed Scoop
is published twice a year by the Canadian Seed Growers' Association in the interest of pedigreed seed production in Canada. Please send your comments and inquiries to Editor, Seed Scoop at seedscoop@seedgrowers.ca

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Spring 2010

In this issue:
  • President's Message and Invitation to CSGA's Joint Annual General Meeting with the CSTA, in Kelowna, BC, July 7 to 10, 2010
  • Changes to CSGA's Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production Effective in 2010 (Circular 6)
  • International Meeting on Molecular Testing and Variety DNA Profiling
  • Crop Certificate Assignments
  • CFIA Official Seed Tag License Agreement
  • GM Flax Update
  • CSGA By-law Revision
  • Notice of CSGA's Member Satisfaction Survey

Fall 2009

In this issue:

  • The Key to the Continent, the Keys to Success.   An Annual Meeting Update
  • 2009 CSGA Award Recipients
  • CSGA Annual Meeting Resolutions
  • Your CSGA Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Changes in 2010 for Previous Land Use Requirements in Circular 6
  • CSGA Website Helps Producers Find Organic Seed

Spring 2009  

In this issue:

  • CSGA National Convention
  • What Are Your Crop Inspection Responsibilities
  • Improved Communications with CSGA Office
  • Plans for 2010 Online Applications for Crop Inspection
  • Technical Updates
  • CSI Offers JAS Certification
  • Rules for Resealing
  • Get to Know Your National & Branch Directors

February 2009

In this issue:

  • President's Message
  • Insurance Against Errors or Ommissions
  • Seed Industry Contributes Billions to Canada's Economy
  • Services Sell
  • CSGA National Convention July 8-11, 2009
  • Ensuring Pedigreed Seed Traceability
  • Seed of the Year

October 2008

In this issue:

  • The 2008 Annual General Meeting in Quebec City
  • No More Variety Fees in 2009
  • Resolutions from the 2008 Annual Meeting
  • Nominating Committee Results
  • CSGA Now ISO Registered
  • Online Member Services
  • The Need to Use Organic Seed

April 2008

In this issue:

  • CSGA Annual General Meeting 2008
  • Update on the National Forum on Seed
  • Certified Seed Logo and Stickers
  • Building Sales Through Relationships
  • CSI Prepares to Offer Direct Access to Japan's Organic Market
  • New Directors Tackle Tough Issues

February 2008

In this issue:

  • 2008 President's Message
  • Seed, the Basis of Life. The 2008 CSGA Annual General Meeting
  • Varietal Blends of Midge Tolerant Wheat
  • Tax Incentive on Certified Seed
  • 2008 Changes to CSGA's Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production (Circular 6)

October 2007

In this issue:

  • Brilliant Speakers ''Bridge the Gap'' at the Saskatoon AGM
  • Nominating Committee Results
  • Circular 6 Technical Updates
  • New Certified Seed Logo
  • Safe Oats for Celiac Patients Start with Pedigree Seed
  • Taking the Lead on Traceability
  • Breeder Seed Production and Distribution Opportunity

April 2007

In this issue:
  • CSGA's Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon, July 11-14, 2007
  • Land Use Inspections
  • Should You Be Applying to Become a Select Grower?
  • Parent Seed Tags
  • CSI Assessors make ISO Registration Easier
  • Annual Branch and Association Meeting Report

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