Seed Scoop – December 17, 2021
12/20/2021
CSGA President sends his holiday message in the December 17th issue of Seed Scoop. Also get updates on the Circular 6 Notice of Changes and Health Canada’s Final Guidance on Plant Breeding Innovation. Read more here.
Seed Scoop – November 29, 2021
11/29/2021
In the November 29th issue of Seed Scoop: CSGA members approve a new fee schedule, CSGA certifies 1,253,872 acres of seed in 2021, and Branch AGMs are announced. Read more here.
Seed Scoop – November 22, 2021
11/22/2021
The November 22nd issue of Seed Scoop includes a final reminder to register for the November 24 Special General Meeting, a survey on seed variety licensing and a study on cyber security. Read more here.
Seed Scoop – November 13, 2021
11/13/2021
Notice to Members: The CSGA Board's revised Fee Schedule proposal, a Q&A on the Fee Review Consultation, and a reminder to register for the Nov 24 Special General Meeting are available in this edition of Seed Scoop. Read more here.
Seed Scoop – October 28, 2021
10/28/2021
The October 28th issue of Seed Scoop includes the Notice of Special General Meeting and a reminder on the open consultation on proposed changes to Circular 6. Read more here.
Requesting Feedback on Proposed Changes to Circular 6 – Buckwheat and Cereals
10/05/2021
CSGA is requesting feedback on changes proposed by the Regulatory Services Committee (RSC) to the Canadian Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production (Circular 6) before a final recommendation is presented to the Board. The RSC has recommended changes to the mechanical purity standards and the isolation and previous…
Consultation on Fee Review
09/20/2021
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) collects fees to deliver on its regulatory mandate to provide a national program of seed crop certification. This revenue enables CSGA to retain its leadership role in Canada’s seed certification system and implement the objectives outlined in the CSGA 2.0 Business Plan. The CSGA…
Seed Scoop – September 9, 2021
09/13/2021
In the September 9th issue of Seed Scoop, tell us how your seed yields will be affected by the drought, get more tips on easing the transition to digital crop certificates and don't miss your chance to have your seed included in this year’s seed listings! Read more here.
Seed to Succeed Magazine – Summer 2021
08/18/2021
The Summer 2021 edition of Seed to Succeed magazine has been published. In this issue, learn about the new digital crop certificates, get ready for the CSGA online Professional Development eLearning program, read the feature article on the Association’s business plan for success in a changing seed sector. You can…
Part 5 of CSGA’s Recommendations for SRM
08/03/2021
With the Canadian Food Inspection Agency undertaking a full-scale review of the Seeds Regulations, excluding Part V, CSGA is offering a five-part information series on its vision for the Canadian Seed System through Seed Regulatory Modernization. In the fifth and final part of the series, we look at our recommendations…
