Seed Scoop – May 19, 2021

05/19/2021
In the May 19th issue of Seed Scoop - CSGA is moving! Find out to where, get Seed Regulatory Modernization updates, support the Census of Agriculture and read about how CSGA is preparing for the future. Read more here. 

CSGA Job Opportunity: Policy and Certification Officer

04/28/2021
CSGA is looking for a bilingual Policy and Certification Officer. This is a new position at the Association whose responsibilities will include: analyzing crop data and documentation ensuring seed crops are being produced according to our standards and regulations training and supporting crop inspectors maintaining our crop kind variety database…

Seed Scoop – April 26, 2021

04/27/2021
In the April 26 issue of Seed Scoop, learn about the CSGA 2.0 business plan and the new Board of Directors, get a recap of the 117th Annual General Meeting and learn how you can help shape plant breeding innovation. Read more here. 

Seed Scoop – April 13, 2021

04/14/2021
In the April 13, 2021 edition of Seed Scoop, the CSGA's 2020-2021 Annual Report is made available. Read more here. 

Seed Scoop – April 2021

04/07/2021
The April 1, 2021 edition of Seed Scoop includes an update on Seed Regulatory Modernization, a reminder to register for the April 14 AGM, and information on a new Health Canada Novel Foods consultation. Read it here.

Letter to Members: CSGA Announces New Leadership

03/25/2021
March 25, 2021 Dear Members and Stakeholders, The CSGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce Doug Miller's appointment to Executive Director effective April 1, 2021. Doug, CSGA's current CSGA Managing Director, Certification and Technology Services, will take over for Glyn Chancey, who is retiring after five years leading our…

Seed Scoop – March 2021

03/15/2021
In the March 12, 2021 edition of Seed Scoop, the 2021 Crop Season has begun and CSGA’s Applications for Seed Crop Certification and Membership/Renewal for the 2021 crop season are now available online. Registration for the April 14 virtual Annual General Meeting opens March 15 and learn about CSGA's Mechanical…

Seed Scoop February 2021

02/26/2021
In the February 26, 2021 edition of Seed Scoop, read the Notice of Changes to Circular 6 for the 2021 crop production season, how CSGA will enable all seed growers to produce Foundation status seed, and the Notice of CSGA Annual General Meeting and more! Read it here.

Routine maintenance and server upgrades

02/12/2021
Please be advised that routine maintenance and server upgrades are scheduled to run from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm EST on Friday, February 19, 2021. While the SeedCert website and Members’ Area will remain accessible during that period, users may experience some service disruptions.

Changes to Canada’s Seeds Regulations Will Impact Seed Growers – Have Your Say Now

02/10/2021
The CSGA encourages all seed growers and seed sector stakeholders to participate in and provide input to the CFIA Needs Assessment Survey for Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM). Help the CFIA understand your perspective and be involved in updating the Seeds Regulations from the outset. The survey is open until March…