California Crop Improvement Association
 
 
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The California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA), a non-profit corporation, is officially recognized as the seed certifying agency under the California Seed Law. The mission of CCIA is to provide services and support research that promotes the improvement, production, distribution and use of superior quality seeds and other agricultural products.

Phone: 530-752-0544
Fax:     530-752-4735
Email:  ccia@ucdavis.edu
CCIA Membership Application

Overview of Seed Certification (pdf)

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Position Available at CCIA
This position will provide support to the CCIA staff by assisting with field inspections throughout California, planting and reading germination tests in the seed lab, providing support in the preparation and planting of post-control grow-outs, and printing certification tags.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (or closely related field) or 5 years' experience in Agriculture industry (preferably the seed industry); valid California driver's license; ability to work in field environment, walk long distances on uneven terrain, travel and stay away from home for several days at a time. Review the job description for more detail: Certification Associate (pdf).
For more information contact Kitty Schlosser at meschlosser@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-6979.