Happy Holidays
12/15/2020
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 wasn't the year we expected it to be. The Association, staff, members, their businesses, and the entire agricultural sector has been impacted in some way by the pandemic, and now our usual holiday traditions and gatherings will be very different because…
December Seed Scoop
12/04/2020
In the December 4 edition of Seed Scoop, learn how the CSGA is ready for change, the Association's perspective on Seed Regulatory Modernization and more! Read it here.
Help us better understand your aspirations for CSGA
12/03/2020
Dear CSGA Members, In the recently released fall Issue of Seed To Succeed you will find a series of informative articles on Canada’s seed certification system and CSGA, with an eye to the direction of change. Since this summer’s Seeds Canada amalgamation vote, your Board of Directors, in consultation with…
Seed to Succeed Magazine – Fall 2020
11/24/2020
The Fall 2020 Seed to Succeed Magazine has been published. In this issue, learn what's next for CSGA and why variety verification and phenotyping are so important. Also included, CSGA's point of view on SRM. You can read it here.
CSGA Establishes Guidelines for Pedigreed Feminized Hemp Seed Production
11/18/2020
As a result of recent Canadian and U.S. regulatory changes for hemp, there has been strong interest and investment in North America in hemp varieties suitable for cannabidiol (CBD) production. Many other countries are also interested in CBD production due to its wide range of potential uses, including therapeutics, cosmetics…
November 13 Seed Scoop eNewsletter
11/13/2020
In the November 13 edition of Seed Scoop, you are invited to the November 18 Interprovincial Meeting, learn about CSGA's established guidelines for Pedigreed feminized hemp seed production, volunteer for a digital crop certificate focus group and plenty more. Read it here.
Fundamental Variety Verification Testing
10/20/2020
Did you know that every year, over 2,000 seed samples are submitted to the CFIA for variety verification testing? And most of the samples are submitted by CSGA-accredited pedigreed seed plot growers. CSGA's Mike Scheffel explains why variety verification testing is fundamental to Canada’s international seed trade. Read more here.
A Follow-Up Letter To Members From CSGA President: Next Steps For The CSGA
10/07/2020
Dear Members, In my August 28, 2020 letter, I shared the CSGA Board of Directors’ initial perspective on the Seeds Canada amalgamation vote outcome. I indicated then that we faced two options: resume amalgamation discussions or concentrate our energies on CSGA renewal and modernization. I also noted that the choice…
October 7 Seed Scoop eNewsletter
10/07/2020
In the October 7 edition of Seed Scoop, CSGA President, Joe Rennick provides an update on the next steps for the CSGA. Updates are also provided on seed sample bags, the Seed Regulatory Modernization Working Group (SRM-WG), and the CSGA ISO audit. Read it here.
Seed Certification Possibilities For The Cannabis Industry
10/05/2020
With cannabis strain inconsistency a challenge, CSGA’s Mike Scheffel weighs in on seed certification possibilities for the cannabis industry. CSGA's varietal identity & purity certification services could be key to success in this crowded marketplace. Read more here.
