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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/fall-executive-committee-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:Hogan Lovells\, 555 13th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T080000
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CREATED:20190109T163115Z
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UID:8729-1638777600-1639069200@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:CSS & Seed Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/css-seed-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 East Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T080000
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CREATED:20190109T163353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T182042Z
UID:8730-1643356800-1643734800@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:61st Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/61st-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Manchester Grand Hyatt\, 1 Market Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T070000
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UID:12427-1670223600-1670504400@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join more than 2\,000 seed industry professionals from over 30 countries for America’s largest seed industry conference! A time-honored tradition each December\, this year’s CSS & Seed Expo will be our last year holding the event in Chicago\, where it has been held since 1946. Don’t miss this special year when we bid a fond farewell to our historical host city!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/astas-css-seed-expo-2022/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 East Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20190109T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194644Z
UID:8732-1674806400-1675184400@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:62nd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/62nd-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate\, 1500 Masters Boulevard\, Champions Gate\, FL\, 33896\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T080000
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CREATED:20221116T225352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T225352Z
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SUMMARY:ASTA Leadership Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Resiliency” is the theme our 2023 event. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive sessions covering various facets of what seed industry leaders need to consider in these rapidly changing times – from fluctuating economic factors\, to the evolving workforce\, sustainability needs\, and so much more. It all kicks off with a keynote presentation by PJ Fleck\, University of Minnesota’s head football coach.  Meet Coach Fleck in this introductory video and be sure to  register above to hear more!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/asta-leadership-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sacramento\, 1209 L Street\, Sacrament0\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929
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CREATED:20230828T185659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T185659Z
UID:13086-1695772800-1695945599@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Seedman's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Missouri Seedman’s Association for their annual meeting\, held at Camden on the Lake\, Lake Ozark\, MO. Find more details in their latest newsletter.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/missouri-seedmans-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T080000
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CREATED:20230309T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T142942Z
UID:12733-1698825600-1698858000@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's Forage\, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s newly-renamed Forage\, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference is held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting each year in Kansas City\, Missouri. The ASTA programming typically includes meetings on cover crops\, environmental and conservation seed\, sorghum seed\, and topics of interest to grass\, turf\, forage\, conservation and cotton seed companies. Join us this November!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/forage-grass-seed-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T120000
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CREATED:20230309T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T142226Z
UID:12734-1701763200-1702036800@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's Field Crop Seed Convention 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join over 3\,000 seed industry professionals every December for America’s largest seed industry conference. Participants from the most seasoned seed industry representative to new hires will benefit from attending this exciting week of education\, collaboration\, and networking! Register today!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/astas-field-crop-seed-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20230309T214516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T142258Z
UID:12736-1706256000-1706634000@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's 63rd Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference. Register today!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/63rd-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Monterey Conference Center\, 1 Portola Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T153000
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CREATED:20230309T214810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T182216Z
UID:12739-1730190600-1730215800@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's Forage\, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Forage\, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference is held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting each year in Kansas City\, Missouri. The ASTA programming typically includes meetings on cover crops\, environmental and conservation seed\, sorghum seed\, and topics of interest to grass\, turf\, forage\, conservation and cotton seed companies. Join us this October! \nClick here to view the agenda for the event.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/forage-grass-seed-conference-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
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CREATED:20230309T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T181647Z
UID:12740-1733817600-1734109200@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's 2024 Field Crop Seed Convention
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ASTA’s 2025 Field Crop Seed Convention? Click here!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/astas-field-crop-seed-convention-2024/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20230309T215022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T190507Z
UID:12741-1738310400-1738688400@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's 64th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference gathers global industry leaders\, researchers\, and key stakeholders to exchange innovative insights\, advance best practices\, and explore new business opportunities while addressing challenges in the cultivation and commercialization of vegetable and flower seeds. \nhttps://asta.swoogo.com/vf25
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/64th-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress\, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000
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CREATED:20241119T181758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T173551Z
UID:13725-1749369600-1749661200@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA Leadership Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington D.C. for the 2025 Leadership Summit\, a leadership development conference specifically designed for seed industry professionals. \n\n\n\nIn 2025\, we’re bringing ASTA’s Leadership Summit to our nation’s capital for a unique and one-of-a-kind meeting experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions\, hear from policy leaders in D.C.\, and then jump right into the action with an Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill\, using their newly honed skills to engage with federal lawmakers on our industry’s top priorities. \n\nRegister here: www.betterseed.org/LS25
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/asta-leadership-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20241119T182058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T175213Z
UID:13726-1761724800-1761757200@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:Forage\, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Networking and learning about innovations in the grass seed business are what drive attendees to ASTA’s annual fall conference in Kansas City\, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s annual meeting.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/forage-turf-conservation-seed-conference-2025/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20241119T182227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144310Z
UID:13727-1765267200-1765558800@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's Field Crop Seed Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Field Crop Seed Convention (FCSC) convenes industry professionals involved in the production of seed used for food\, feed\, fiber\, and fuel. Bringing together over 1\,000 individuals annually from over 27 countries\, the FCSC continues to be the largest seed industry networking event in the United states\, offering trade show exhibit opportunities and educational/policy content to attendees.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/astas-field-crop-seed-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20241119T182513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T142415Z
UID:13728-1771142400-1771606800@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA 65th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:Joint Meeting with California Seed Association \nASTA’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference offers unrivaled networking and educational opportunities for the global vegetable and flower seed industry. This event continues to be America’s fastest growing seed industry conference. Registration is open!
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/65th-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Bayfront\, 1 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20251027T133622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T141433Z
UID:14434-1780992000-1781197200@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, ASTA’s Leadership Summit heads to the Midwest’s vibrant Fresh Coast—Milwaukee\, WI. Join industry leaders and rising stars for an energizing experience where you’ll elevate your leadership skills\, help shape ASTA’s future strategic direction\, build powerful connections\, and delve into state policy through engagement with local lawmakers and policy experts. Register now at https://asta.swoogo.com/ls26.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/asta-leadership-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Westin Milwaukee\, 550 North Van Buren\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20241119T182615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184209Z
UID:13730-1794906000-1794927600@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:Forage\, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Networking and learning about innovations in the grass seed business are what drive attendees to ASTA’s annual fall conference in Kansas City\, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s annual meeting.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/forage-turf-conservation-seed-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center\, 2345 McGee St\, Kansas City\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTSTAMP:20260503T053909
CREATED:20260303T183442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183442Z
UID:14531-1801353600-1801785599@www.betterseed.org
SUMMARY:ASTA's 66th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference gathers global industry leaders\, researchers\, and key stakeholders to exchange innovative insights\, advance best practices\, and explore new business opportunities while addressing challenges in the cultivation and commercialization of vegetable and flower seeds.
URL:https://www.betterseed.org/event/astas-66th-vegetable-flower-seed-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA Meetings,Events
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