b'PAVING THE PATHTo reinforce the CSGAs objectives, Miller outlined CSGAs three key coordinates: delivering a national seed crop certifica-tion program, setting specific seed crop standards, and rep-TO AN INNOVATIVEresenting members to advance the seed sector. He explained that much of CSGAs authority stems from federal regulations, which grant CSGA delegated authority to regulate the complex AND TRANSPARENTCanadian seed certification system.Our country is massive, and our seed system is complex. SEED CERTIFICATIONIts essential that we take a simple approach on a national scale to ensure that our certification system efficiently serves our agricultural industry, Miller said.SYSTEM During the annual meeting, CSGA highlighted ongoing initiatives, such as CSGA Learn and the digital seed tag pilot project. CSGA Learn is an online seed learning platform. It offers professional development and educational materials for seed growers, plant breeders and sector stakeholders, equipping AS THE CANADIAN SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION convened itsthem with the knowledge to adapt to the evolving seed system.first in-person annual meeting since 2019, Executive DirectorSpeaking about the digital seed tags, Miller emphasized the Doug Miller emphasized the associations commitment to sup- significance of digitization in CSGAs new business plan. These porting innovation and achieving its core mission: certifyingtags provide farmers with valuable data, unlocking previously high-quality seed to feed the world. isolated information, validating legitimate seed sources, and We are a respected science-based organization and a globalpromoting transparency and efficiency in the seed sector. leader in what we do. CSGA is always about supporting innova- A crucial focus of the meeting was the Seed Regulatory tion and moving the needle on what matters most: producingModernization (SRM) process, with CSGA aspiring to play the seed needed to sustain our growing population, Millera greater role in shaping Canadas seed certification system. said. Miller outlined CSGAs vision for the future, which includes CSGA as the main administrator through a digital single windowmanaging all seed certification functions on behalf of government, with the CFIA ultimately responsible for recog-nizing the unique identity and eligibility of varieties for certi-fication. The CSGA aims to prioritize sector needs and bridge the gap between them and regulators ability to fulfill them.We envision an inclusive, innovative, and sector-led future while being government-enabled. CSGA is poised to leverage its 120 years of trust-building to drive the sector forward and create a brighter future for Canadian seed growers, Miller said.CSGA Executive Director Doug Miller addresses the crowd at the Canadian Seed Growers Association annual meeting in St. Johns, Nfld.10GERMINATION.CASEPTEMBER 2023'