Trust for a moving world

Why Choose CFFP?

Why Producers Choose CFFP

Core Benefits 

• Independent, Trusted Grading
  Industry-recognized grading reports prepared by a CGC-approved third-party service provider, with the option to include US grading standards upon request.
• Simple Sample Management
  Drop off samples at the Cotecna office at any time, day or night, or arrange a scheduled sample pick-up during busy harvest periods.

• Transparent Per-Acre Pricing
  Clear pricing based on farm size ensures predictable costs, regardless of sample volume or commodity mix.
  
• Priority Turnaround 
  Faster grading and reporting during peak harvest, helping producers react quickly to quality results.
• Secure Sample Storage 
  Samples are safely stored for one full crop year, remaining accessible when marketing opportunities arise.
• Optional distribution  
  Of your samples to buyers.
• Improved Market Visibility
  With producer consent, buyers gain access to verified farm data and graded crops, making it easier to match quality with buyer requirements.

What the Platform Includes 

Your Personalized Grade Book

Each participating producer receives a personalized Grade Book, a consolidated report that brings together grading results, laboratory analyses, and quality insights for all enrolled commodities.

Included Assessments and Data   

• Grade Results aligned with CGC standards  
  (US standards available upon request)  

• Commodity-Specific Quality Metrics, including:  

  • Frost and mildew rankings for wheat and durum 

  • Canola oil content measured using NIR technology 

  • Chickpea sizing in 64ths or millimetres (based on producer preference) 

  • Additional analytical parameters depending on commodity

• Discounted Laboratory Testing for: 

  • Falling Number 

  • Vomitoxin (DON)

Expert Support and Monitoring

• Expert Interpretation and Advice 
  Experienced inspectors available to discuss quality results, blending strategies, and marketing considerations. 
• Ongoing Sample Monitoring 
  Samples and results are tracked as inventory changes, bins are moved, or product is marketed.
• Extended Storage Option 
  Producers who re-enrol may keep unsold samples stored into the following crop year. 

Cotecna Canada Inc  

306-332-0091 

240 Broadway Street West 

operationsfq@cotecna.com 

Fort Qu’Appelle,SK S0G 1S0  

How the Platform Works  

How It Works 

Step 1 – Sample Drop-Off and Grading  

• Drop off crop samples at the Cotecna FQ Office at any time 
• Or schedule a pre-arranged sample pick-up 
• Cotecna pails provided for proper collection and labeling 
• Enrolled producers benefit from priority grading turnaround 
• Access to discounted lab testing for Falling Number and Vomitoxin 

Step 2 – Sample Distribution (Optional)  

• Samples can be divided, packaged, and shipped directly to potential buyers 
• 1 kg samples prepared for shipment or producer pickup 
• Shipments handled via Purolator at preferential rates 
• Distribution and shipping costs charged back to the producer at cost 

Program Leadership and Expertise 

Backed by Proven Agricultural Experience 

The CFFP is led by a senior expert with over 40 years in Canadian agriculture, combining: 

• 20 years of hands-on farming experience, and 
• 20 years in agri-business inspection and testing.

This depth of experience ensures the platform remains practical, reliable, and aligned with real-world producer needs. 

Seed Testing Add-on 

Completing the Production Cycle 

Cotecna is collaborating with a leading Canadian ISO/IEC 17025 accredited seed laboratory, 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. to give producers convenient access to seed testing for grain intended for use in the next crop year. 

Comprehensive testing includes germination, vigour, seed-borne diseases such as Fusarium graminearum, Alternaria spp., and Cochliobolus sativus and other tests upon request such as Varietal Identification and Smut on Barley, helping growers to understand how their seed is likely to perform before it goes in the ground. 

This collaborative relationship built with growers in mind, helps to complete the full production cycle for Canadian Prairie producers, supporting quality decisions from harvest, to sale, to seed selection for the next season.  

Pricing 

Clear and Predictable Pricing 

Participation in the Cotecna Fall Farmer Platform is priced using a per-acre model, based on total farm size. 

This structure ensures cost transparency and allows producers to plan confidently throughout the crop year.