How Sarah Foster is Advancing Seed Analysis Through Innovation

In the vast expanse of Canada’s agricultural landscape, the significance of the seed industry and its contributions to the nation’s economy cannot be overstated. As a proud participant in this realm, staying informed about key developments in the industry is of paramount importance to Sarah Foster, president of 20/20 Seed Labs. She sat down last month in St. John’s, Nfld., to talk about her attendance at both the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) and Seeds Canada annual conferences. Both organizations held their annual meetings in. St. John’s in July.

Foster also joined the board of Seeds Canada, where she will serve with nine others to lead the organization as it begins its third year of existence since it was formed in February of 2021.

Discussed in the interview were recent deliberations regarding a modern seed system, currently being talked about as part of the Seed Regulatory Modernization process. This system has the potential to reshape the landscape of seed inspection and testing, offering new avenues for enhanced quality assurance and efficiency, she said.