The duties involve selling the seed certification program to farmers and seed dealers through methods designed to show the advantages derived from the use of good seed. The objective of the work is to increase the farm income through better yields and to maintain safeguards against the spread of seed-borne diseases and noxious weeds. Assistance is given to the faculty supervisor in training Seed Certification Inspectors A by visits to the scene of their activities and working with them in the fields. Assistance is also given in reviewing controversial matters with growers when such situations arise.
Supervision is received from the faculty supervisor who outlines general work assignments.
Maintains contacts with growers throughout the State. Studies the rules and standards of certification. Checks fine practicability of their application and recommends to the State Certified Seed Commission through the faculty supervisor such changes as would be beneficial to the program. Coordinates the work of the seed certification program with that of the foundation seed production program to determine acreage of foundation seed necessary to supply certified seed needs, and handles orders for foundation seed. Supervises and handles the purchasing of materials and equipment required in the seed certification program.