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Member Benefits
ASTA's mission is to be an effective voice of action in all matters
concerning the development, marketing and free movement of seed,
associated products and services throughout the world. ASTA promotes
the development of better seed to produce better crops for a better
quality of life, moving freely across state and international boundaries.
To this end, it advocates industry-wide positions on seed-related
policies and legislation, promotes global sales of U.S. seed, and
maintains positive working relationships with related domestic and
international organizations.
Directed by its members, ASTA is involved in nearly all issues
relating to plant germplasm, focusing on three general areas of
industry importance:
Benefits of ASTA membership include:
- Being part of a strong, effective voice in support of the seed
industry's interests
- Information about seed policy and science issues relating to
modern biotechnology, intellectual property rights, invasive species,
plant genetic resource conservation, and other topics relevant
to the seed industry
- Educational opportunities and information about research developments, industry trends, business management practices and other topics that can affect seed business and its profitability
- Having a forum to share ideas, information, opinions and concerns
with other professionals who have mutual interests
- Networking opportunities and fellowship among seed professionals
- ASTA's Online Membership & Committee Directory
- Reduced meeting registration fees
- Seed E-newsletter
- ASTA's
Management Academy at Purdue University
- Internet opportunities, such
as job postings and company links to ASTA's web site
- Litigation Clearinghouse
for obtaining or providing legal information relevant to seed
business
- Discounted telecommunication services
In summary, ASTA membership provides access to services and professional
development programs specific to the seed industry that are not available
from other trade associations.
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