Seed companies are willing to take significant risk to bring valuable seed innovations to market because it’s a good business model…good for the grower, good for the consumer, good for the company, and good for the environment.

Why is it important to educate dealers and retailers on the importance of seed intellectual property? As a grower or breeder, you may be asking what you can do to help support the seed industry. SIPA, Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance, answers these questions and more.

Vegetable breeders are continuously working on developing new varieties that meet consumer demands. Without these efforts, seedless watermelons, grape tomatoes, and broccoflower — foods we take for granted now — would not exist.