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This is a voluntary program through which individuals who meet all requirements will be accredited to assign a Canada pedigreed grade name to seed in the United States for marketing in Canada. The purpose is to improve the efficiency of the seed trade between the United States and Canada. The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the program.
On December 19, 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service which formally initiated the program.
Seed Grading Documents: (available from Program Administrator)
- Standardized Format for Reporting Seed Test Results
- Checklist for Report of Analysis
Registration Information
Individuals who wish to become accredited seed graders may contact by mail or email the following: Perry Bohn, Administrator, Seed Grader Program, at the address given below.
This initial communication need only express an interest in becoming a seed grader.
Registration information will subsequently be provided.
Dates of training workshops and examinations will be posted on this and other websites at least 30 days prior to their occurrence.
Presently scheduled dates and locations:
Training: August 13, 2009
Examinations: August 14, 2009
Location: Seed Regulatory Testing Branch, Gastonia, NC
Quality Management Training is tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2009 at the above location
For more information about the program, please contact:
Mr. Perry Bohn
Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch
801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C
Gastonia, NC 28054-2193
Voice: 704 810-7262
Fax: 704 865-1973
Mr. Gene Wilson
Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch
801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C
Gastonia, NC 28054-2193
Voice: 704 810-8888
Fax: 704 865-1973
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