Seed Scoop – Dec 11, 2024

12/11/2024
In our final 2024 edition of Seed Scoop, President, Glenn Logan sends his Holiday Wishes, we announce very exciting news about CSGA membership classes and the winner of our anniversary contest. Plus, the 2024 Acreage Report is now available and Branch AGMs are right around the corner. Read more here. 

CSGA Members Vote in Favour of Expanded Membership Classes

11/28/2024
Exciting news! Starting next spring, CSGA will offer Affiliate and Associate class memberships. At Tuesday’s Special General Meeting in Calgary during the Interprovincial Meeting, members voted unanimously to adopt new by-laws that reintroduce Affiliate and Associate memberships and update CSGA's governance to reflect modern best practices. Affiliate memberships will be…

CSGA Health for You and Your Employees

11/26/2024
At the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA), we know that running a seed company goes beyond business—it’s a commitment to a unique way of life, full of both opportunities and challenges. That’s why we introduced CSGA Health—affordable, comprehensive health and dental insurance designed exclusively for the Canadian seed sector. Read…

Seed Scoop – October 29, 2024

10/30/2024
In the October 29th edition of Seed Scoop, register for the November 14 membership class Q&A Webinar, and for the November 26 Special Meeting of Members. Read the CFIA's second SRM pre-consultation report, enter to win a Grill & Smoker and send your seed samples to the right CFIA address.…

The CFIA Releases the Results of its Second SRM Pre-Consultation Survey

10/17/2024
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has just released the results of its second Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) pre-consultation survey in a “What We Heard Report.” This report summarizes stakeholder feedback on SRM Task Team recommendations and ‘big picture’ concepts from organizations like CSGA. CSGA is encouraged by the feedback,…

Seed Scoop – September 25, 2024

09/25/2024
In this edition of Seed Scoop, we learn more about the upcoming Special Meeting of Members, the Q&A town hall in support of it, and how you can win BIG celebrating our 120th anniversary. We're also looking for people to Join our Cereal Working Group and branches have announced their…

Letter from CSGA ED, Sept 2024

09/18/2024
In Doug's September Letter from the Executive Director, he provides updates on some of the key activities and initiatives we’ve been focused on at CSGA this past quarter. Read more here.

Enter Our Contest for a Chance to Win! Celebrate 120 Years with Us

09/12/2024
𝟏𝟐𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, we want to honour YOU! Join our contest and show us the passionate people behind Certified seed — all for a chance to WIN! 𝐇𝐨𝐰? 1. Follow at least 1 of our 3 social media accounts 2. Post a…

Notice of Special General Meeting of CSGA Members

08/28/2024
A Special Meeting of the Members of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association is called for and will be held on November 26, 2024, from 10:30 am – 11:30 am MT at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire in Calgary, Alberta for the following purposes: To consider and, if amenable, approve the…

Seed Scoop – August 21, 2024

08/21/2024
August's edition of Seed Scoop includes the "What We Heard" report from the recent membership class consultation. We also celebrate some milestone staff anniversaries, talk about CSGA Health and highlight where we've been this summer. Read more here.