Fargo, North Dakota
February 2, 2006
Joe Magnusson is the new manager
of the seed regulatory program for the
North Dakota State Seed
Department. He succeeds James Swanson, who retired at the
end of January. Swanson led the seed regulatory program for 16
years.
Magnusson, a Roseau, Minnesota native, has served the department
as seed certification manager since 1996. He also has previous
regulatory experience with the department by serving as the seed
regulatory supervisor on two occasions.
As program manager, Magnusson will be responsible for directing
the seed regulatory inspection process, administration of
labeling and fee permit systems, and investigating potential
violations of state and federal seed laws. He will ensure that
the regulatory program maintains state, national and
international standards of quality.
He will serve as the North Dakota representative to the
Association of American Seed Control Officials, which is an
organization that deals with seed law enforcement and
administration, and development of uniform seed laws between
member states and federal agencies.
"The North Dakota seed industry is fortunate to have someone
with Joe's credentials in a leadership role at the department,"
says Steve Sebesta, deputy seed commissioner.
"Joe has been an integral part of the NDSSD Field Seed Program
for many years and has experience with other state organizations
and private industry."
Magnusson assumed his new role Feb. 1. |