About Us
About MSGA
Established in 1928, the Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association (MSGA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization, that serves our approximately 500 pedigreed seed growers across Manitoba.
Committed to excellence in pedigreed seed production, MSGA also advocates the benefits of certified seed to our commercial producer customers.
In 2023, MSGA growers produced approximately 303,000 acres of pedigreed seed in over 22 crop kinds. A valuable part of Manitoba’s agriculture economy, Manitoba’s seed industry contributes approximately $700 million.
Purpose
To be the voice of Manitoba Seed Growers.
Vision
To be the recognized organization of choice to support provincial seed growers.
Mission
Represent and support Manitoba Seed Growers, working with partners, to advocate in an evolving seed system, to transfer information, develop policy and support grower advancement.
Values
Objectives
- To promote the value of our seed quality assurance system to producers and end users.
- To develop linkages with all levels of government and agriculture industry.
- To educate customers on the role of the pedigreed seed system in the development and transfer of advanced genetics.
- To develop programs to provide production, processing, and marketing information for Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association members to expand their knowledge and profitability to their pedigreed seed enterprises.
- To facilitate the responsible transfer of plant genetics and seed technologies from the plant breeder to the commercial farmer.
Board & Staff
Simon Ellis
PresidentWawanesa
AJ Armstrong
Past PresidentBoissevain
Tracy Court
Vice PresidentPlumas
Blye Sissons
Provincial DirectorPortage la Prairie
Allison Fisher
Provincial DirectorDauphin
Sheldon Neufeld
Provincial DirectorWinkler
Jody Gerrard
Provincial DirectorElphinstone
Vacant
Provincial DirectorTBD
Andrew Ayre
National DirectorMinto
Ryan Murray
National DirectorDecker
Jennifer Seward
Executive DirectorCarman
Policy Development
In the development of policy and direction for the association, the Board should be guided by what is in the best interests of Manitoba’s seed growers
Awards
The Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association is proud to hand out a scholarship annually to a deserving student who has achieved excellence and demonstrates values aligned with the association.