News and Upcoming Events

• Follow link to article on Strathmore Seed Plant.
  http://www.strathmorestandard.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3465124

• CSGA 2012/Interprovincials
  Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta
  July 10-14, 2012
  

  "Seedology - A Wild Ride"  Please join us for some western hospitality as we get down to business at CSGA's 2012 Annual General Meeting.  2012 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede - so hang on to your hats, it's going to be a wild ride!!  Hotel accommodations are available at $179.00 per night + tax which includes a Stampede breakfast each morning!  Please book early as space is at a premium!  Phone 1-877-236-5225 with Group Code #GMSCSG12 to access our block of rooms.  Further information on the hotel venue can be found at Deerfoot Inn & Casino.  Watch for further details!!
  
  

Past News and Updates

• How can Fusarium save you money? - click to learn more
  http://www.seed.ab.ca/fusarium
  

• Spring 2011 Seed.ab.ca Alberta Seed Guide - now online
  
  
• Alberta Seed Growers' Association December 2010 Newsletter
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• Fall 2010 Seed.ab.ca Alberta Seed Guide - now online
  

• Association of Alberta Co-op Seed Cleaning Plants Welcomes New Directors - Colin Wager from Coronation was elected for a three-year term and John McBain from Cremona was elected for a two - year term at AACSCP's Annual General Meeting held in January.  For More Information
  

• Alberta Seed Growers' Association Welcomes New Director - Ward Oatway from Clive was elected for a two-year term at ASGA's Annual General Meeting held in January.  For More Information
  

• Alberta's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2010 - from Lethbridge Alta., Ryan and Annette Mercer who operate Mercer Seeds, were selected to represent Alberta at the National Awards Program for Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers to be hosted in Victoria this coming November.  Alberta's Seed Industry is honoured to have such great representation.  For More Information

News Archive:

• Attend the Canadian Seed Growers' Association
  Annual General Meeting July 6 - 8, 2011
  

  The Canadian Seed Growers' Association will be holding its 107th AGM at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, Ont. from July 6 - 8, 2011. The theme for the 2011 meeting is "Speaking Up." Qualified guest speakers will "Speak Up" for private and public partnerships in variety development, for increased partnerships with seed growers and for use of social media when talking agriculture with consumers. Learn more here.
  http://www.seedgrowers.ca/meetingsandevents/annual_meeting.asp

• Forecasting for Fusarium
• Tax Savings?
• Research Tax Credits Now Available
• Seed Sample Pails