Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association

ABOUT US

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

SSGA VISION

SSGA is the voice of pedigreed seed in Saskatchewan.  Our members produce high quality seed, adhering to strict quality standards.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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

FOCUS

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:

VOICE

Serving as the official voice of members to industry and government

OPPORTUNITY

Providing members with learning and networking opportunities

ADVOCACY

Advocating for the issues and policies important to members

RELATIONSHIPS

Building strong relationships with key industry partners.

SSGA Board of Directors

Kurt Printz
President

Gravelbourg SK
Phone: (306) 380-7769
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Nick Petruic
Vice President

Avonlea SK
Phone: (306) 868-2240
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Mike Shewchuk
Past President

Blaine Lake SK
Phone: (306) 290-7816
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Alica Chalmers
Director

Naicam SK
Phone: (306) 322-7364
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Adam Littman
Director

Saltcoats SK
Phone: (306) 744-7708
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Charlotte Greenshields
Director

Saskatoon SK
Phone: (306) 291-8423
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Ryan Charabin
Director

Battleford SK
Phone: (306) 447-4741
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Roy Klym
National Director

Regina SK
Phone: (306) 533-8425
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Ian Bodnaryk
National Director

Yorkton SK
Phone: (306) 316-1120
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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

SSGA Executive Director

Chris Barker
Executive Director

PO Box 22086
Saskatoon SK S7H 5P1
Phone: (306) 786-6266
Email