Points of Pride

A Global Center of Excellence in Seed Science, Technology, & Systems

World's Largest Public Seed Lab

• Testing for more than 100 years
• Leader in Seed Health Testing
• 45,000 Samples Tested Annually, on 300 Seed Species and 350 Pathogens

Global Seed Programs

• Programs in 79 countries in the past 20 years
• Facilitating the movement of quality seed globally for improving the livelihoods of farmers through:
  • Seed Policy & Regulation
  • Seed Industry Development
  • Process Management
  • Biosafety

Degree Programs

• Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology & Business
• Only program of its type in the world
• Master's Degrees & Certificates
• Graduates from 13 countries & 22 states

Training and Workshops

• Providing Training for seed industry professionals for more than 45 years
• 20 Domestic
• 8 International
• 2 Online week-long webinar series

Research & Engagement

• 135 Affiliated faculty, staff and graduate students engaged in cutting-edge research & center programs.
• Undergraduate & graduate programs in Seed Science and Technology.
• Bi-annual Seed Symposium
• Annual newsletter disseminated to 54 countries

Collaborations & Partnerships

• Visiting Scientists
• Domestic & International Partnerships
• Designated by the USDA to administer the National Seed Health System (NSHS)