Sarah-Foster

Senior Seed Analyst
20/20 Seed Labs
Nisku, AB


The Building Blocks for Complete Seed Quality - Setting you up for Success
Tuesday, January 24    11:00am - 12:00pm    Room 5
Thursday, January 26   11:00am - 12:00pm    Room 4

Bio

Sarah has been involved in the seed industry since the late 1970’s, she trained in agricultural botany specialising in seed testing at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany in Cambridge, England.

After immigrating to Canada from the UK, Sarah started 20/20 Seed Labs Inc the first privately owned and independent, fully accredited, seed testing laboratory.

Over the past 22 years 20/20 Seed Labs Inc has provided testing services for all crop kinds, including extensive quality and seed health analysis, molecular testing and accredited crop inspection. Their clients include individual growers, seed cleaning facilities, crop protection companies and multinational seed companies. 20/20 Seed Labs Inc, is Canada’s only independent laboratory accredited by the International Seed Testing Association.

Sarah has been involved with various seed analysts associations, works extensively with government and farmers, and is involved with various national and International committees. Sarah is one of the most experienced seed analysts currently working in North and South America.

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Session Summary

When seed is tested for the numerous attributes of quality, we think of the building blocks that are required to obtain a complete diagnostic profile on your seed lot.

Seed testing is a crucial element in your farm operation. It is the foundation upon which you should base your seeding plans. It is most certainly one of your most economical inputs that should be considered as a return on your investment.

20/20 Seed Labs Inc., has researched and developed tests that are commercialized for routine use. These tests have been designed to compliment the standard recognized accredited tests and when used together provide a powerful information package.

Sarah will offer you sound and practical advice on the four critical tests that will “set you up for success”.

 


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