About Us
Canada’s First Fully Accredited, Independently Owned Seed Testing Laboratory.
For over 30 years, our labs in Alberta, Manitoba and Chile have been serving customers in local and international agriculture operations.
20/20 Seed Labs Inc. is a world leader in seed quality testing and specialized research and development. Still independently owned and operated, we are built on a vision to help Canadian and international agricultural players set a standard for innovation and productivity.
Did you know our name, 20/20 Seed Labs, was selected because our seed analysts are accredited to complete analysis for all 20 of the seed grade tables? It also refers to the individual customer service we provide to help our customers in their operations in the present and future, and not to let hindsight be 20/20.
Locally, Nationally and Internationally Accredited and Certified
Our Qualifications
20/20 Seed Labs Inc. testing and analysis follows protocols as designated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). Our expert technical team of fully qualified seed analysts, plant pathologists, molecular biologists and seed technicians adhere to Canadian methods and procedures as required by the CFIA. 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. has completed registration of its Quality Management system to the satisfaction of ISO 9001:2015 standards. This includes adherence to strict, international, federal and provincial quality control standards used to test and grade all crops.
20/20 Seed Labs Inc. is a member of the following organizations:
Our Vision
To be Canada’s most reputable provider of seed testing technology, services and research in agronomy and related industries.
Our Mission
As a fully accredited seed testing laboratory, our mission is to provide clients with exceptional service, value, and confidence in the results of our routine and proprietary seed analysis, and other service offerings.
Our
Team
Our expertise has enabled us to establish some of the most rigorous laboratory protocols in the world, providing reliable results that stand up. We maintain an extremely high commitment to strict ethical governance of the quality of our services and the care of our clients.
History of 20/20 Seed Labs, Inc.
Since 1989, 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. has evolved to offer a diverse and comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our customers and the agriculture industry. Through the years we have celebrated many milestones and significant successes.
20/20 Seed Labs Ltd. opens its doors (1,000 sq. ft. laboratory).
First lab to develop diagnostic profile for germination tests.
Developed first client-specific canola vigour tests.
First to introduce cereal vigour tests.
Initiated Seed Grader Training at Olds College in Olds, Alberta.
First independent lab to develop preliminary purity testing.
Sarah Foster, President 20/20 Seed Labs Inc., becomes the first National President of the Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada (CSAAC).
Moved to larger laboratory facilities (3,500 sq. ft.).
Laboratory expands to 6,500 sq. ft
20/20 Seed Labs Inc. wins ‘Best Booth’ Award at Ag Expo in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Established as the first (and currently the only) private, independent Authorized Hybrid Canola Seed Crop Inspection Service.
20/20 Seed Labs wins ‘Best Booth’ Award at Ag Expo in Lethbridge, Alberta.
20/20 Seed Labs wins ‘Best Exhibit’ Award at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Manitoba.
First private, independent lab to introduce molecular detection of the fusarium headblight fungus, Fusarium graminearum (developed in partnership with the Alberta Research Council).
GENEius award winner – Sarah Foster, President 20/20 Seed Labs Inc.
Nominated for a Manning Innovation Award for the development of the molecular detection system for the fusarium headblight fungus, Fusarium graminearum (developed in partnership with the Alberta Research Council).
Our Hybrid Canola Seed Crop Inspection Unit developed custom software for electronic reporting and GPS tracking capability.
Received Premier’s Award of Excellence (Bronze) for participation in the Diagnostic Field School with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
ISO 9001:2000 compliant Quality Management System registered by BSI Management Systems.
Achieved the highest standard of seed testing and is accredited by ISTA (International Seed Testing Association).
Development of an Authorized ISTA Seed Sampling Program and authorization of several ISTA samplers within Western Canada.
First laboratory to introduce a molecular detection method for the clubroot organism, Plasmodiophora brassicae (developed in partnership with the University of Alberta).
Clubroot of canola molecular detection test wins 2008 Ag Innovations Award at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alberta.
20/20 Seed Labs celebrates 20th Anniversary.
First year in Chile to assist with quality analysis of hybrid canola seed production destined for Canada.
Alberta Innovation Voucher awarded to develop an RT-PCR test to detect the seed-borne Blackleg pathogen.
Initiated joint venture with Farmers Edge.
Opening of new laboratory in Winnipeg, MB.
Construction starts on new laboratory in Nisku, Alberta
Opened new laboratory in Lethbridge, Alberta
