Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA)

The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) is an organization that supports and coordinates seed certification programs across different regions. Seed certification is a quality assurance process that verifies seeds meet specific standards for purity, health, and genetic identity before they are sold to farmers. AOSCA helps ensure that seeds are reliable and of high quality, facilitating trust between producers, sellers, and growers. It provides guidelines, standards, and a platform for collaboration among state and national agencies involved in seed certification, promoting the production of healthy, high-quality seeds for agriculture.