SSGA VISION
SSGA is the voice of pedigreed seed in Saskatchewan. Our members produce high quality seed, adhering to strict quality standards.
SSGA MISSION
As the voice of pedigreed seed in Saskatchewan, SSGA:
- Maintains effective communication with members of SSGA and all stakeholders in the industry
- Advocates for and promotes the use of pedigreed seed
- Acts as a clearinghouse and source of information useful to SSGA members relating to the production of pedigreed seed
- Develops and maintains strategic alliances that will benefit and strengthen the seed industry in Saskatchewan
- Practices good governance
SSGA OBJECTIVES
The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association is a member-centric organization focused on enhancing pedigreed seed production and the growth of the seed industry in Saskatchewan by:
- Serving as the official voice of members to industry and government
- Providing members with learning and networking opportunities
- Advocating for the issues and policies important to members
- Building strong relationships with key industry partners.
Contact us
PROVINCIAL OFFICE
Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association
PO Box 22086, Saskatoon SK S7H 5P1
Phone: (306) 786-6266
Email: info@saskseed.ca
SSGA Board of Directors – 2023
President: Kurt Printz
Gravelbourg SK
Phone: (306) 380-7769
Email: printz_kurt@hotmail.com
Vice President: Nick Petruic
Avonlea SK
Phone: (306) 868-2240
Email: petruicseedco.sales@gmail.com
Past President: Mike Shewchuk
Blaine Lake SK
Phone: (306) 290-7816
Email: shewchukseeds@gmail.com
Director: Alica Chalmers
Naicam SK
Phone: (306) 322-7364
Email: olson.alica@gmail.com
Director: Adam Littman
Saltcoats SK
Phone: (306) 744-7708
Email: alittman44@gmail.com
Director: Charlotte Greenshields
Saskatoon SK
Phone: (306) 291-8423
Email: c_greenshields@hotmail.com
Director: Ryan Charabin
Battleford SK
Phone: (306) 447-4741
Email: ryan@charabinseed.ca
National Director: Roy Klym
Regina SK
Phone: (306) 533-8425
Email: klym@sasktel.net
National Director: Ian Bodnaryk
Yorkton SK
Phone: (306) 316-1120
Email: ibodnaryk@hotmail.com
SSGA Board Advisors
Richard Cuthbert, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Hamid Naaem, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Matthew Struthers, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Bunyamin Tar’an, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan
Shannon Wandler, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Executive Director: Chris Barker
PO Box 22086
Saskatoon SK S7H 5P1
Phone: (306) 786-6266
Email: chris@saskseed.ca
