OSIA also provides inspection services for non‑certified seed crops produced by our members. Core programs are networked through the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) to maximize uniformity and global acceptance. Seed crops inspected in Ohio include: corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, oats, spelt, triticale, conservation grasses and legumes. Each year we field inspect over 100,000 acres for Ohio seed companies.
Our association is governed by twelve Board of Directors consisting of eight producer members, three Ohio State University representatives, and one representative from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The staff consists of full‑time employees and over thirty part‑time field inspectors. We are an educational nonprofit organization which is supported by fees and levies paid by the membership.
OSIA is a member of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies