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,...
Georgia Peaches Poised for Sweet Comeback
MACON, GA. — Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets across North America. The signature sweet taste of Georgia’s legendary fruit was truly missed last season and the Georgia Peach Council (GPC) is predicting a record-breaking...
Peanut Farmers Approve GPC Referendum
TIFTON, GA — The Georgia Peanut Commission’s referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99 percent during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” says Joe...
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
