Summary:  Seed that comes from the field is never pure, it contains sticks, stems, debris, soil, weed and other crop seeds, trash, and insects. In its simplest form, conditioning is the process of cleaning the seed and removing impurities and contaminates so that the end user receives pure, high-quality seed ready for planting.  This course is first in a series which will walk you through foundational concepts of seed conditioning. 

Upskill Credentials: If you finish the entire course including passing the quiz with a score of 80% or better (which you can take up to 3 times) and filling out the short 5 mins feedback survey, then you will earn a badge certificate of completion.  This course has been approved for 2 Crop Management CEUs through the national Certified Crop Adviser program.

Time Required: We estimate it will take you 2 hours in total to complete the course.  You can work on it at your own pace and do not have to complete it in one setting. 

ADA Accessibility: We have done our best to follow ADA best practices. Let us know if you run into any problems or require further accommodations.

If you have any questions, please contact your instructor, Laura Pottorff, M.S., Director of Seed Program at: Laura.Pottorff@colostate.edu 

Acknowledgements: This online micro-credential upskilling course is offered through the CSU Ag Upskilling program.  Development of this content was supported in part by funding from SyncUp Colorado, administered by Colorado State University (2022).  

The enrollment fee for this course is $50.

You may also choose to purchase all 7 of the CSU Upskilling Seed Conditioning Courses for a discounted price of $300. To do so, click the link below.