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Iowa Seed Forum
2025-02-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States
The Iowa Seed Forum is held in conjunction with the 2025 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference hosted by the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. Information about the event can be found here: 2025 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference.

ASTA Leadership Summit 2025
2025-06-08 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us in Washington D.C. for the 2025 Leadership Summit, a leadership development conference specifically designed for seed industry professionals.

In 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.

Register here: www.betterseed.org/LS25

AOSA/SCST 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-06-08 08:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Downtown – Missoula, 200 S Pattee St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
AOSA and SCST will be holding our joint annual meeting this year in Missoula, MT on June 8-June 12. The meeting will include in-person meetings of many committees, as well as research and referee presentations. The meeting will also include a recreational tour at Alberton Orchards, a trade show, and award presentations at the banquet.
There will be four workshops offered on Sunday, June 8th; each workshop is priced at $175 and will include lunch and a morning/afternoon break. These will be excellent hands-on learning opportunities for those looking to broaden their knowledge base.
Workshop Schedule
TZ Training: 9:00 am – 3:30pm
Seedling Evaluation: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Statistics: 1:00pm – 5:00 pm
Vigor Tests: Pitfalls and Causes of Unwanted Variation: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Seed Management Academy 2025
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00 (America/New_York) | Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
Strong business management abilities have always been critical in leading successful teams and organizations, and our current environment has only increased this importance. The Seed Management Academy, formerly known as the ASTA Management Academy, is a valuable opportunity for anyone involved in the seed industry. In partnership with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), we’re committed to nurturing growth, innovation and excellence within the seed industry. During the academy, Drs. Brady Brewer, Scott Downey, Brenna Ellison and Pete Hammett will take you on a deep dive into the practical application of general management concepts vital to the long-term success of seed firms, discuss the changing agribusiness environment and implications for the seed industry, explore marketing strategies and more.
Previously a week-long program, the Seed Management Academy has improved its delivery model! The academy’s impactful content will now be delivered through a blended model approach featuring some online and in-person aspects. Two weeks before the academy, you’ll receive pre-recorded videos from each instructor overviewing key concepts to be discussed during the live sessions. You’ll review these videos and gain a foundational understanding of topics, then you’ll join us on Purdue University’s campus to practice these concepts and tools through group discussions and activities that simulate real-life application of management principles.
Whether you’re an experienced decision-maker or new to the industry, this academy is beneficial for all levels of responsibility and segments of the seed business, including vegetable/garden, row crop and turf grass marketplaces. Over 1,340 participants representing more than 300 firms worldwide have completed the Seed Management Academy. While it is not required to attend as a team, past participants have found it beneficial to attend with others from their organization.

Forage, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2025
2025-10-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
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.

ASTA's Field Crop Seed Convention 2025
2025-12-09 08:00 - 2025-12-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
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.

ASTA 65th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
2026-02-15 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Joint Meeting with California Seed Association
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. Registration will be opening soon!

ASTA Leadership Summit 2026
2026-06-07 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Westin Milwaukee, 550 North Van Buren, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
More information coming soon!

Forage, Turf & Conservation Seed Conference 2026
2026-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States

ASTA's Field Crop Seed Convention 2026
2026-12-14 08:00 - 2026-12-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
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!
