• Spring Workshop & Professional Development Event

April 29 – April 30
$100.00

Come join us for an exciting in-person two-day workshop. Day one you’ll learn all about Canadian Testing and Rules. Day two you will walk you through the process of seed identification and share valuable insights about the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and enhance your knowledge.

Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are provided.

April 29, 2025 – Canada Testing & Rules

7:45 am – 8:00 am

Registration is open. Continental breakfast will be served

8:00 am – 8:15 am

Welcome and announcements

8:15 am – 10:00 am

Becoming familiar with the Canadian M&P (Hands on, bring your copy)

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Using the Canadian M & P in real life

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Lunch

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Grade tables and reporting

Who is at the border and what do they need

What is an Officially Recognized Foreign Laboratory and do I need my testing done at one?

And many more questions answered

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Break

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Pulling it all together to cross the border

April 30, 2025 – Seed Identification

7:45 am – 8:00 am

Registration is open. Continental breakfast will be served

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Introduction & Overview

Welcome and introductions

Overview of the day’s agenda

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Overview of Seed Identification

Basic principles of seed identification

Seed morphology (size, shape, color, texture)

Overview of major plant families (Poaceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, etc…)

Key Seed Structures

Magnifying tools, seed ID tools.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Common Crop Seeds of Oregon

Focus on key Oregon crops (Cool season grasses, cereals, clovers, brassicas, etc..)

Characteristics of crop seeds

How to distinguish between different crop seeds grown in Oregon.

Common seed-related pests and diseases in Oregon crops (Ergot, choke, sclerotia, weevils, etc…)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Common Weed Seeds in Oregon

Identification of common weed seeds in Oregon

Key characteristics of weed seeds

Using internal seed morphology and embryo placement for species ID.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Hands-On Seed Identification Activity

Participants break into small groups and examine a variety of seeds (crop and weed)

Use magnifying tools and reference materials to identify seeds

Group discussion of findings, comparisons, and key identification features

11:45 – 12:00 PM | Q&A and Closing Remarks

Open floor for participant questions and discussion

Recap of key takeaways

Information about additional resources for seed ID (books, websites, etc..)

Register

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