Seed Sampler Training Ag Commissioners

Certified Seed Sampler Training - Santa Barbara

November 1, 2023

The workshop content will include:

Industry scope and role of seed sampling;
Ethics of seed samplers;
Professionalism and safety;
Sampling equipment;
Sampling seed in bags;
Sampling seed in mini-bulk containers;
Sampling seed in bulk containers;
Special sampling situations;
Samples, their division and nomenclature;
Quality assurance

The workshop will also include a hands-on practical component. A content examination will be administered. Spanish speaking candidates are especially encouraged to attend. Spanish language translation facilities may be available. And the Spanish version of the AASCO Handbook on Seed Sampling and content examination will also be available. The workshop will start at 8:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM. Qualifying candidates will be certified by AASCO and CCIA and the certification will be valid for 3 years.

Location:

The Workshop will be held in Santa Barbara at 267 Camino Del Remedio, in the Valley Room at the Santa Barbara County Employee University building.

Registration:

Please register by October 23, 2023. The registration fees are $100 for new samplers and $50 for re-certification. Please note there will be no refunds after the registration deadline of October 23, 2023. The registration fee includes the cost of the AASCO Handbook on Seed Sampling and Lunch. If you already have the Handbook please bring it to the workshop for verification as it is AASCO’s requirement that all AASCO Certified Seed Samplers must have a copy. You will need a small calculator, a pen and a notebook or pad for notes.