Association of Official Seed Analysts

Teaching & Training Committee

 


 

The purpose of this committee is to improve teaching and training resources for AOSA and SCST members. 

 

AOSA Committee Chair:
Kim North, CSA
Iowa State University Seed Laboratory
Seed Science Center
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-0116
kimnorth@iastate.edu 

SCST Committee Chair:
Terry Dunfield, RST
Sorghum Partners, Inc.
403 South Monroe
New Deal, TX 79350
Phone: 800-645-7478
Terry.Dunfield@sorghum-partners.com

Teaching & Training Resources


Teaching & Training Resource Guide
Download PDF of Guide

This guide was written by the Teaching and Training Committee to help trainers help prospective test takers prepare for certification tests and to help prospective test takers find resources.  This document is a work in progress and additions and deletions will be made to reflect changes happening in seed testing.  Every effort will be made by the committee to add resources used by seed analysts (as they become known) to this document.  Everyone is encouraged to submit ideas or resource names to the committee so this information can be shared through this document with everyone.
Practice Exams
Virtual Practical Exam (PowerPoint)      Virtual Practical Exam (PDF)      VGP Exam Answer Sheets
The Virtual Germination Practice Exam is intended to help analysts study for the CSA germination practical exam.  It will also allow analysts to become familiar with the exam format prior to taking the exam.
Link to written practice exams: germination and purity quizzes-exams
Ohio State University Seed Identification Quiz
An online quiz that randomly selects seeds for you to identify- great practice!
 

Upcoming Webinars

After registering for a webinar you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.  Please review the  Attendee Quick Reference Guide for information using the control panel and webinar settings.  Due to the large number of participants and variable audio quality, please use the question pane to submit typed questions during the presentation.  Download: Attendee Reference Guide


 Seed Identification Fundamentals: Tools & Resources
February 23, 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
(8:00am PST, 9:00am MST, 10:00am CST)

This 90 minute webinar will focus on the techniques and tools used in seed identification.  Participants with all levels of experience will benefit from this training session presented by Jennifer Neudorf, Technologist, National Seed Herbarium and Special Projects, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  Topics include: basic botany and taxonomy, definitions of seed identification features, key family features, seed identification resources, and a few surprises.  The goal of this webinar is to provide a foundation for future advanced seed identification training session. 

Participation is limited to 100 registrants, however multiple individuals can view and listen to the presentation using one computer and a speaker phone.  If you plan to have multiple analysts view the webinar using one computer, please register one person only.  A list of all participants at your location should be sent to Anita Hall.  Each participant will receive half (.5) a point toward continuing education. 
Register now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/723291406

Title:    Seed Identification Fundamentals: Tools & Resources
Date:   Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time:   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the Webinar.


All States Noxious Weed Seed List: Understanding & Reporting
March 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
(8:00am PST, 9:00am MST, 10:00am CST)
Presenter: Susan Maxon, Acting Branch Chief, USDA-AMS STRB

April Webinar: coming soon!

2012 AOSA Rules Proposal Amendments Review
May, exact date to be determined
Presenters: Gil Waibel, Sue Alvarez, Rules Committee Co-chairs
 

Archived Webinars

To view a webinar click on the recording link, the video will automatically launch and play on the default media player.  Webinar recordings are compatible with the following media players: Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, MPlayer, Media Player Classic, VLC Media Player, DivX, Winamp, Power DVD, Apple QuickTime (may require free convert), VLC (VideoLan Client).


2011 AOSA Rules Changes Webinar January 12, 2012
Download the 2011 AOSA Rules Presentation (PDF)
View 2011 AOSA Rules Webinar Recording (WMV)
Federal Seed Act & Regulations October 19, 2011
Download the FSA Presentation (PDF)
FSA Webinar Recorded 10-19-11 (WMV)
 

 Other Resources

Mentoring Program Information & Documents:
Program Announcement    Mentee Profile Form        Mentor Profile Form       
Program Agreement       Guide for Mentors       
Guide for Mentees

Workshop Organizational Guidelines and Assistance
Workshop Guidelines- provided to assist workshop organizers in planning their event.