CSU Seed Programs
Quality Seed from Field to Bag. It pays to plant the best.
Colorado Seed Programs is an enterprise housed the Colorado State University system. Our programs are located in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Experiment Station and the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.
We Are All Things Seed
Our mission is to:
- Provide seed quality Extension and outreach.
- Facilitate the availability of high-quality seeds to the public.
- Fulfill our mandate as the official Seed Certification Agency of the state of Colorado.
- Provide accurate and timely seed laboratory analysis.
Browse Our Seed Programs
Seed Certification
Colorado Seed Growers Association
We are a non-profit organization committed to ensuring quality, proven seed varieties with modern genetics and added value to our growers.
CSU Agronomy Foundation Seed
We are your direct pipeline from CSU wheat breeders to the public. Our breeding laboratory has developed multiple optimized seed varieties with Colorado agriculture in mind.
Colorado Seed Laboratory
If you can grow it, we can test it!
We are celebrating over 100 years of operation with demonstrated prompt, precise, and progressive testing and evaluation.
Seed Technology and Education Program
We offer an online classes and a certificate program in seed technology and analysis. Our program is for seed professionals, growers, conservationists, students, and anyone curious about seed science. We also offer AOSA and SCT exam prep.
Seed Images
A comprehensive database of images, facts, and information about seeds. We utilize Seed Images in our Seed Technology and Education Program as a important resource for:
- Identification
- Development
- Dormancy
- Germination
- Testing and analysis
- Tetrazolium testing for viability
Colorado Seed Programs Director
Laura Pottorff – Director: (970)732-1627
Contact Us
Seed Programs
307 University Ave
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-Plant Sciences C-143
Bldg: Plant Sciences C
CSGA Office/Linda Munk: (970)219-5204
Lab: (970)491-6406