Organic Certification

NOP Accredited Organic Certification for Georgia Farmers

GCIA Certified Turfgrass

When only the best will do, ask for ‘Blue Tag’ Certified Sod.

GCIA Food Safety Programs

Food Safety Programs in Cooperation with the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association

Welcome to Georgia Crop Improvement Association

The Georgia Crop Improvement Association is an organization of seed producers and turfgrass growers who are interested in growing and making available to the public, through certification, high quality seeds and propagating materials of superior varieties so grown and distributed as to insure genetic purity and identity. 

News Articles

USDA Reminds Georgia Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

ATHENS, GA, June 11, 2025 – After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in Georgia should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline. “In order to receive many USDA program benefits,...

Seed Certification

GCIA supervises the production and increase of certified seed, which can full within three classes.

Turfgrass Certification

Certification is the only quality control offered for protection of the consumer, as state and federal laws do not address vegetatively produced crops.

Organic Certification

Our Organic Certification Program is committed to environmentally sound and economically viable production of food.

Become A Member

For a $35 fee, associate members gain access to the following perks:

  • Quarterly Newsletters
  • Spring and Fall Seed Lists
  • Notification of Annual Meeting Date
  • Short Courses such for Soybean/Small Grain Seed and Peanut Seed