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Germination magazine picks this year's GENEiuses
Winnipeg, Manitoba
January 6, 2005

Germination magazine has announced this year’s list of six forward thinking movers and shakers in the seed industry – and they’re an inspiring group. Hand-picked from across Canada by the staff at Germination magazine, these GENEiuses are making an impact in the seed industry.

The origin of the GENEius Edition stems from a need to recognize the unsung heroes of an industry made up of a number of different sectors, including seed growers, traders, analysts, brokers, breeders, distributors, and suppliers. Thus, this year’s recipients have touched the breadth of the industry.

Mike Snobelen recognized consumer demand for identity-preserved programs and responded by seeking Canadian Identity Preserved Recognition System certification.

Tim Tregunno is President of Canada’s oldest, continually operating seed company and oversaw the Canadian Seed Trade Association’s role as an intervenor in a lawsuit; the outcome of which would determine the future direction of the seed industry in Canada and beyond.

Bruce Mathieu’s seed cleaning plant will process just about anything, proving that diversification can grow a business and expand opportunities for farmers.

As Executive Director of the Canadian Seed Institute, Jim McCullagh has been instrumental in bringing high standards to third-party certification for the Canadian seed industry.

Garth Hodges has turned his abounding passion for canola into a major increase in Bayer CropScience’s market share.

And Ray Mazinke combined his first-hand knowledge of new varieties with a genuine concern for customers to make Rosenort Agro a leading Manitoba seed retailer.

“The seed industry is receiving a lot of attention lately and the people who are making a difference in it deserve some recognition,” says Robynne Anderson, Publisher of Germination magazine. “Germination helps highlight the major issues in this sector, and we are pleased to profile these leaders.”

Germination is the magazine of the Canadian seed industry, covering the latest technological developments, industry advances, new varieties, regulatory issues, and breakthroughs in research and breeding.

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