NDCISA was organized on January 17, 1929 during the first “North Dakota Seed Growers School”.  Its original purpose was to “cooperate with the State Experiment Station, the Pure Seed Laboratory and the Extension Service to promote general crop improvement practices, to develop and grow supplies of seed of the varieties best adapted to the state, and to make supplies of seed easily available to the farmers of the state”.  Though some of the names have changed, today NDCISA members have the same goals as their founding fathers.

NDCISA is supported by the North Dakota State Seed Department, the North Dakota State University Extension Service, and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station.  In turn, NDCISA has supported each of these agencies and together they have made a fine contribution to North Dakota agriculture in the area of pure seed and commercial crop production.  We have a unique set up in North Dakota; different from other states where, three organizations, NDCISA, NDSU, and the State Seed Department work together toward a common goal.

NDCISA sponsors youth activities such as the 4-H
crops judging contest at the North  Dakota Winter show.

NDCISA sponsors scholarships to the NDSU College
of Agriculture.

NDCISA serves as a communication link for North Dakota
crop producers in legislative matters relating to the
production and marketing of their commodities.

NDCISA is instrumental in the development, production, and distribution of new varieties.  We coordinate with the Foundation Seedstocks project and county Crop/Ag Improvement Associations during new variety releases and increases.

NDCISA membership consists of county Crop/Ag Improvement Associations.  Each member of a county Crop/Ag Improvement Association is automatically a member of the State Association. 

NDCISA is a non-profit organization funded by membership dues and a check-off on new varieties increased through the county associations.

NDCISA actively supports research, extension and educational programs at NDSU and throughout the State.

NDCISA encourages the development and implementation of practical and scientific crop production practices.

Though agriculture has changed and continues to change, NDCISA has been and will continue to be a strong supportive voice in North Dakota agriculture.