Seed certification maintains a pedigree on seed of a specific variety.
Once a superior variety of seed is developed, painstaking effort must be taken to keep it pure and produce it in large quantities for use. Most growers can produce certified seed if they are willing to make the extra effort. The production of certified and registered seed ensures that commercial grain and forage crop producers have an adequate supply of high quality, clean seed stocks. It does require extra time, labor and management effort. However, it usually does not require additional equipment.