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Alberta Seed Processors establish Seed Smart scholarship fund

(Lacombe, AB) – August 4, 2017 – The Alberta Seed Processors board of directors are proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund designed to recognize outstanding young leaders in the agricultural world. “The Seed Smart scholarship will go to students who demonstrate leadership in their communities,” said David Bishop, Alberta Seed Processors’ […]

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SeCan Reaches Plant Breeders’ Rights Settlement for $150,000

Winnipeg, MB – February 18, 2016 – SeCan announced today the settlement of a Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) case between SeCan and Harvey Marcil of Pasqua Farms of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. The settlement relates to unauthorized sales of PBR protected varieties CDC Bethune flax and AC® Strongfield durum. “This was a particularly concerning situation as

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New Plant Breeders’ Rights Signs Available

In an effort to educate the public regarding the new Plant Breeders’ Rights, many seed industry companies have taken steps to advertise, and communicate the changes to growers in Western Canada. SeCan has generously sponsored educational signs for our association, with the goal of spreading the word regarding the new Plant Breeders’ Rights to growers

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