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RESOURCES

The Pacific Seed Association is committed to supporting seed professionals by connecting them with leading organizations, certification programs, and advocacy groups across North America. Below is a curated list of seed associations, regulatory bodies, and trade groups that offer valuable resources, industry standards, and professional support. In addition to helpful links, this page also includes downloadable materials such as brochures and advertising information. Use the resources below to explore certification programs, trade associations, research initiatives, and international policy organizations relevant to our members and partners.

Downloadable Materials:

Associations:

Alaska Seed Growers Association (AASCO)
- https://www.seedcontrol.org/utah.html
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
- https://www.betterseed.org/
Arizona Seed Trade Association
- https://arizonaseedtrade.org/
Asociación Mexicana de Semilleros (AMSAC)
- https://www.seedquest.com/seed/associations/americas/mexico/amsac/profile.htm
Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA)
- https://aosca.org/
California Seed Association (CalSeed)
- http://www.calseed.org/
Canadian Seed Growers' Association (CSGA)
- https://seedgrowers.ca/
Inland Empire Seed Association (IEOSA)
- https://ieosa.org/
International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)
- https://www.seedtest.org/
Montana Seed Trade Association
- https://mtseedtrade.com/
Nevada Department of Agriculture – Seed Certification
- https://agri.nv.gov/plant/seed_certification/certified_seeds/
Nevada Native Seed Partnership (NNSP)
- https://www.partnersinthesage.com/nevada-native-seed-partnership
New Mexico Crop Improvement Association
- https://agri.nv.gov/Plant/Seed_Certification/Native_Seed/
OECD – Seeds
- https://www.oecd.org/agriculture/seeds
Oregon Seed Association (OSA)
- https://oregonseed.org/
Oregon Seed Certification Service
- https://seedcert.oregonstate.edu
Oregon Seed Council (OSC)
- https://oregonseedcouncil.org/
Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance (SIPA)
- https://www.seedipalliance.com/
Seeds Canada
- https://seeds-canada.ca/
Seeds Canada – International Trade Policy
- https://seeds-canada.ca/en/policy-advocacy/international-trade/
Utah Crop Improvement Association
- https://www.seedcontrol.org/utah.html
Washington State Crop Improvement Association (WSCIA)
- https://washingtoncrop.com/
Wyoming Seed Certification Program
- https://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/centers/powell/seed-certification.html

Key Seed Laws and Federal Resources:

Federal Seed Act (FSA)
- https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/fsa
OECD – Seeds
- https://www.oecd.org/agriculture/seeds
Plant Variety Protection Act (PVP)
- https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/plant-variety-protection
USDA AMS – Seed Program
- https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/fsa/seed
USDA APHIS – Plant Health Division
- https://www.aphis.usda.gov/