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ASTA 131st Annual Conventon Wrap Up
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ASTA's 131st Annual Convention was held in Indianapolis, Ind., June 11-14. The meeting provided an opportunity for seed industry experts to meet on policy issues and discuss association business for the next year.
During the Gala Banquet, ASTA installed new leadership and recognized individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the seed industry.
The new ASTA officers for 2014-15 year are:
Chairman - John Schoenecker, HM.CLAUSEFirst Vice Chair - Risa DeMasi, Grassland OregonSecond Vice Chair - Mark Herrmann, Monsanto Vegetable The association awarded two recipients with the Distinguished Service Award- June Blalock of the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Rick Falconer of Rijk Zwann. Jim Tobin of Monsanto received the Honorary Member award for his service to ASTA on the Board of Directors and Chairman from 2005-06. Attendance for this year's convention was the highest since 2008, with 475 attendees. If you missed out on the opportunity to come to the annual convention, you can check out the media coverage here.
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ASTA Staff Visit Member Companies
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In conjunction with ASTA's annual convention in Indianapolis, ASTA staff members toured Dow Agro Sciences in Zionsville, Ind., and AgReliant Genetics in Westfield and Lebanon, Ind. International Programs and Policy Director Michelle Klieger and Membership and Education Services Director Stan Barrett met with member company representatives to learn more about day-to-day business operations and provide an overview of ASTA and its international programs.
ASTA staff values opportunities to connect with our members and learn more about their businesses. In conjunction with ASTA's Strategic Plan, staff will continue to visit members' operations throughout the year. It is a goal to increase member visits in conjunction with meetings and events.
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ASTA Welcomes New Members
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The Board of Directors approved 15 new ASTA members during their meeting at annual convention. Those new members are:
- Advanced Sort Industries, LLC - Seymour, Ind.
- Agrimat USA, LLC - Grand Prairie, Texas
- Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC - Itasca, Ill.
- Berger Seed Company - Hillsboro, Ore.
- Bio Consortia - Davis, Calif.
- Bridgewell Resources, Turf, Forage & Cover Crop Section - Clackamas, Ore.
- Burkley Envelope Company - Wahoo, Neb.
- California Desert Seed, LLC -Corona, Calif.
- FP Genetics Inc. - Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
- Green Economy Development Association - Egypt
- Lignition Corporation - Brantford, Ontario Canada
- Mollers North America - Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Polytec, Inc. - Hopkinton, Mass.
- Roundstone Native Seed - Upton, Ky.
- Seeds of Solutions, LLC - Anacortes, Wash.
Previously approved members who have not been announced are:
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Dan Foor Announced as CEO of La Crosse Seed
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La Crosse Seed, a grass, turf and cover crop company in Wisconsin, recently announced Dan Foor as the new CEO. In his role, Foor will be responsible for directing the business activities and executing growth plans for the company. Foor joined La Crosse in 2011 as Chief Operating Officer. He was responsible for expanding business opportunities and managing a key business acquisition.
Prior to his roles at La Crosse, Foor held various leadership roles at Monsanto, including two international assignments in Latin America. Before joining Monsanto in 1999, Foor spent five years with Becker-Underwood in market development and sales roles. He earned his Executive Masters in International Business from Saint Louis University in 2008 and Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University in 1990.
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Seeding Success
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American Seed Trade Association
1701 Duke Street, Suite 275
Alexandria , VA 22314
(p) 703.837.8140 │ (f) 703.837.9365
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