CSGA 2023 AGM Interviews

07/27/2023
At the CSGA AGM in St. John's, Newfoundland, our media sponsor, Germination Magazine, sat down with key staff and stakeholders for their "Giant Views" interviews. CSGA President, Dale Connell - CSGA’s President on Why Digital Seed Tags are the Future CSGA Executive Director, Doug Miller - To Prepare for the…

Breeder Memo 2023

07/27/2023
The Breeder Memo 2023 provides information for plant breeders regarding Breeder seed plot production. It includes updates on CSGA Learn, Form 50 data, applying for certification of new varieties, Breeder seed for export, and more.  On July 1, 2023, the new Canadian Breeder Seed Requirements (BSR) came into effect and replace the current Canadian Regulations and…

Seed Scoop – July 26, 2023

07/26/2023
Check out the current edition of Seed Scoop for an overview of our hugely successful AGM in St. John's, NL. We've got highlights of a few of the sessions, a shout-out to our award recipients and a welcome to our new Board of Directors. Read more here. 

AGM 2023 Photo Gallery / Galerie de photos de l’AGA 2023

07/26/2023

Improved CSGA Invoices

07/21/2023
At CSGA, we always strive to deliver the highest level of service using the most efficient processes. Starting Monday, July 17, invoices will be sent out via our new invoicing system. Our new system better suits your needs and provides additional transparency and invoice details. Your new-looking CSGA invoice will…

Seed Scoop – June 30, 2023

06/30/2023
Today's Seed Scoop announces the 2022-2023 Annual Report, our AGM being just days away, and a reminder on application deadlines. Read more here. 

Seed Scoop – June 16, 2023

06/20/2023
AGM registration is closing soon, member proposals are due, digital tag pilot project updates, and much more in the June 16 edition of Seed Scoop! Read more here. 

CSGA’s Requirements for Breeder Seed Have Been Updated

06/07/2023
CSGA recently completed an exhaustive review of the requirements and standards relating to plant breeders, Breeder seed crop production and Breeder seed to modernize the requirements. Coming into effect July 1, 2023, CSGA will be releasing these updated standards and requirements in the Canadian Breeder Seed Requirements (BSR) manual. The…

CSGA, Seeds Canada Have Distinct Visions for Regulatory Change

06/02/2023
In the June 1 online edition of Germination magazine, read about how Canada’s two seed sector associations are expressing both agreement and differences in their vision for the future of Canada’s seed system. Read More.

The Future of Inclusive Standard Setting

05/26/2023
Who develops seed crop standards in Canada? You do! How? Through CSGA's already open and inclusive standards development process. Read more about the future of inclusive standard setting here.