Seed Scoop, April 2025
04/10/2025
The April edition of Seed Scoop is here! This issue features updates on the 2025 crop application season, our upcoming CSGA AGM in Victoria, B.C., the importance of seed tags, a look at how CSGA and Seeds Canada are working together and much more. Read more here.
Joint Statement on the Establishment of an Advisory Committee
03/31/2025
March 31, 2025 Dear Members and Stakeholders, CSGA is happy to share an important Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) update. The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) and Seeds Canada have agreed on a joint statement to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on the establishment of a Seed Sector Advisory Committee.…
Registration Open for CSGA’s 2025 AGM
03/19/2025
Registration is now open for the CSGA 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is the first AGM under CSGA’s expanded membership structure and we couldn't be more excited! With more voices at the table, this year’s conference will focus on collaboration, innovation, and the future of seed certification. Don’t miss…
Seed Scoop – Feb. 19, 2025
02/19/2025
Apply Now to become an Affiliate and Associate member! This month's Seed Scoop highlights the new membership application form, the Mechanical Purity in Cereals survey, the current U.S. Tariff uncertainty and much more! Read more here.
Seed Scoop – January 20, 2025
01/20/2025
In our first 2025 edition of Seed Scoop, we congratulate 332 members on their Long Service Awards. Learn about CSGA's free service to help your 2025 crop plan, have your say in our Mechanical Purity in Cereals pre-consultation survey and take note of the Notice of Changes for Circular 6.…
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,…
