Ray Starling to Keynote ASTA’s 2026 Leadership Summit
- On April 15, 2026
Renowned ag policy expert Ray Starling is returning to the ASTA stage to kick things off as the opening keynote speaker, and the timing couldn’t be more critical. Join us in Milwaukee June 9-11 for ASTA’s 2026 Leadership Summit and to hear his insights!
As General Counsel of the North Carolina Chamber and former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Starling brings rare insight to the intersection of national policy and agricultural reality. During this year’s Summit, he’ll tackle what’s top of mind for all of us: ag policy in an era of shifting geopolitics, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly evolving food system.
Starling also serves on the advisory board of the Center for American Food Power, a nonpartisan initiative focused on strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and global influence of U.S. agriculture. His session will deliver timely, forward-looking perspective you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a rising star, Leadership Summit is where careers are built, ideas take root, and the future of seed gets written.
