About Stokes Seeds
For more than a century, Stokes Seeds has been dedicated to one purpose: helping vegetable growers succeed through reliable genetics, proven performance, and trusted expertise. Founded in 1881, Stokes is one of North America’s longest-standing vegetable seed distributors, built on innovation, integrity, and long-term relationships.
Today, Stokes Seeds is recognized as a North American leader with deep vegetable crop knowledge and best-in-class distribution expertise. Our exclusive focus on vegetable seeds allows us to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time—season after season.
Our Purpose
Our Vision
To be the most trusted seed company and the first choice for growers across all markets we serve.
Our Mission
To provide our customers with a diverse selection of high-quality vegetable seeds, building on a history of strong relationships with growers, partners, and suppliers. We go above and beyond to deliver the right products to meet the unique needs of each operation.
Our Values
Our values guide how we work, how we partner, and how we serve growers every day.
Integrity and Respect
We believe in always doing the right thing. Our actions are grounded in honesty, transparency, and mutual respect, earning the trust that defines our reputation.
Partnership and Collaboration
As a trusted industry partner, we actively collaborate with like-minded stakeholders across the value chain to strengthen the vegetable seed sector and deliver greater value to growers.
Continuous Improvement
We are driven to continually improve our processes, products, and service—creating better experiences for customers, suppliers, and our team.
Dedication
We are committed to our mission and to the success of our stakeholders, approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset and a long-term view.
Sustainability
We support the production of abundant, high-quality food while respecting the environment and contributing to a healthy agricultural future.
What Sets Stokes Seeds Apart
Vegetable Seed Specialization
Stokes is 100% focused on vegetable seeds, supporting one of the broadest vegetable portfolios in North America across both high-volume and specialty crops.
Research-Driven Selection
Every variety is evaluated through annual, hands-on field trials. Our recommendations are grounded in data, regional experience, and real-world growing conditions.
Trusted Quality and Reliability
We maintain rigorous quality standards from sourcing to delivery, providing proven genetics, consistent germination, and dependable supply.
Strategic and Exclusive Access
Strong breeder partnerships provide access to exclusive and regionally differentiated varieties, including early access to new genetics aligned with market demand.
North American Reach, Local Execution
Our sales and distribution infrastructure across Canada and the U.S. ensures responsive logistics, regional inventory, and locally informed recommendations.
Grower-Focused Expertise and Service
Experienced territory managers work closely with growers, providing practical, crop-specific guidance and relationship-driven support throughout the season.
Our People
Stokes Seeds is powered by an experienced, people-first team with deep agronomic and vegetable expertise. Our collaborative culture, rooted in integrity and respect, ensures growers receive knowledgeable, timely, and practical support.
Our team is known for being accessible, solutions-focused, and committed to long-term grower success.
