SSGA Statement on the AAFC Facility Closures
February 9, 2026
February, 2026 The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association (SSGA) is expressing deep concern over the federal government’s decision to significantly reduce
Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association
Formed in 1928, Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association (SSGA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization, representing the interests of approximately 500 pedigreed seed growers in Saskatchewan.
The SSGA is dedicated to the improvement of pedigreed seed production and its use by commercial producers.
In 2022, Saskatchewan pedigreed seed growers produced approximately 340,000 acres of pedigreed seed in over 25 crop kinds.
Saskatchewan’s pedigreed seed industry is worth an estimated $790 million to the province’s economy and is the foundation of an $11 billion provincial crop industry.
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Federal research cuts concern Saskatchewan seed growers
February 8, 2026
Courtesy of The Western Producer, The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association is expressing deep concern over the federal government’s decision to
Saskatchewan Seed Growers Call for Reversal of AAFC Facility Closures in Indian Head and Scott
February 8, 2026
Courtesty of SeedWorld, SSGA says shutting down key Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research stations and reducing staffing puts regional variety
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SEED MATTERS
SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information.
