Amir Ibrahim holding wheat sprig

Contract Grower Requirements

Growers interested in contract growing for AgriLife Foundation Seed must meet the following requirements.

  1. Provide a crop history for the potential land for the past 5 years. 
  2. Have available irrigation. 
  3. Be located in areas adaptable for the crop.
  4. Demonstrate excellent farming practices and a record of above-average proven yields. 
  5. Have land completely free of noxious weeds or any other potential contaminants. 
  6. Clean all planting equipment prior to planting and allow inspection.
  7. Abide by AgriLife Foundation Seed fertility and watering recommendations. 
  8. Allow on-site inspections and rouging of the growing crop at any time during the growing season. 
  9. Clean harvesting equipment and allow inspection prior to harvest. 
  10. Ensure that the seed meets all Texas Department of Agriculture quality standards and guidelines for foundation seed.
  11. Deliver the seed to AgriLife Foundation Seed facilities in Vernon, TX or to one of our designated delivery points. 

Quantities of crops grown are based on market demands, and not all crops are produced every year. Commodity market prices (including premiums), reduced-price planting seed and harvest expenses determine contract pricing.

If you can meet these and other requirements and are interested in joining our team of contract growers, please contact Foundation Seed:

Phone: 940-552-6226
Fax: 940-552-5524
Email: richard.vierling@ag.tamu.edu