SEED CERTIFICATION 
Through the efforts and cooperation of progressive 
farmers and agricultural workers the various crop improve- 
ment associations have been organized. 
The objectives of such crop improvement associations 
may be summarized as follows: 
1. To develop reliable sources of high quality seed or 
plants of known origin of superior adapted varieties and 
hybrids. 
2. To safeguard the purity and quality of purebred seed 
as developed by our agricultural experiment stations and 
recognized plant breeders. 
3. To protect purchasers of seed by maintaining an in- 
spection service for certifying seed of high quality, known 
origin, and of genetic purity. 
4. To emphasize and demonstrate the importance and 
value of certified seed to the farmers and to foster the pro- 
duction, distribution and general use of such seed. 
We heartily endorse such organizations and encourage 
every farmer to have his seed certified. This is another 
means by which farmers have to increase their yearly income. 
Farmers wishing to have their seed certified should keep 
all tags and invoices which come with your registered seed 
and contact your local crop improvement association. 
