News Releases

Introducing CDC 7208 CL: A New Standard for Small Red Lentils

April 14, 2026 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Chin Ridge Seeds is proud to announce the next generation of small red lentils: CDC 7208 CL. Developed through the collaborative efforts of the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre, Limagrain Cereals Research Canada and Canterra Seeds, this variety is poised to become the new "yield king" for Western Canadian growers.

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#CheeperThanTherapy | Backyard Bird Feeding & Mental Health Benefits | Chin Ridge Seeds

September 24, 2025 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Cheeper🐦 Than Therapy | Backyard Bird Feeding & Mental Health Benefits | Chin Ridge Seeds . Discover how backyard bird feeding reduces stress and boosts happiness. Learn why it’s truly cheeper🐦 than therapy with tips, seed guides, and expert advice from Chin Ridge Seeds.

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Kelly Barany awarded the Bill Witbeck Outstanding Service Award at 2025 Alberta BC Seed Growers AGM

September 19, 2025 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

The Bill Witbeck award is given out by the Alberta BC Seed Growers Association in recognition for valuable service to pedigreed seed production in Canada.

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Congrats! Echo Spring Ranching wins the CDC Durango Draw!

September 12, 2025 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

🎉 Congratulations to Echo Springs Ranching! 🎉 They’re the lucky winner of our CDC Durango Bar Fridge Draw!

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Chin Ridge founders recognized at Calgary Stampede BMO Farm Family Event in July 2023

August 03, 2023 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Chin Ridge and the Barany family were honored to receive the 2023 BMO Farm Family award from the MD of Taber in July.

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Chin Ridge Seeds welcomes Myrna Pearman to our team!

October 13, 2021 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Chin Ridge Seeds Ltd. is extremely proud to welcome Myrna Pearman to our team as our Resident Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert!

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Chin Ridge Seeds Celebrating 75 Years in Business

October 12, 2011 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Celebrating their 75th year in the farming business it’s safe to say Chin Ridge Seeds Ltd. is a Taber success story.

Chin Ridge Urges Farmers to Check Germination Rates on Farm Saved Seed

February 03, 2011 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Chin Ridge Seeds urges farmers to check the germination on farm saved seed.

Chin Ridge Seeds Joins Forces With SeedNet Inc.

November 29, 2010 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

Chin Ridge Seeds is proud to join forces with 14 other independent family operated seed growers to form SeedNet Inc.

Soil Conservation a focus for Chin Ridge Seeds

November 09, 2009 | Kelly Barany, Chin Ridge Seeds

LAWRENCE BARANY, co-founder of Chin Ridge Seeds, reflects on the importance of soil conservation.