Slow adoption of new varieties seen as costly
February 4, 2026
Courtesy of The Western Producer, Despite new crop varieties making their debut annually, millions of acres across Saskatchewan are still
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.
2026 Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association Annual General Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 am with a Keynote Presentation from Cherilyn Jolly-Hagel
In Centennial Hall A at TCU Place, Downtown Saskatoon.
Followed by the Annual Awards Banquet. Doors open at 6:00 pm
Full Agenda to follow.
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