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Karen Withers
International Logistics
Pennington Seed, Inc.
Karen, this year’s Future Giant, has
worked for the Pennington Seed Oregon
Division since 2002 where she handles
International Logistics and sales. She
has been involved in the American Seed
Trade Association as past-chair for the
Future Seed Executive Committee and is
currently serving on the First the Seed
Foundation Board.
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Recruitment
“The industry really struggles
to make that connection...” |
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Future Direction
“The seed industry really needs
to focus on education and
outreach opportunities.” |
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Relations with State
Departments
“I think it’s very important to
stay in contact with those
officials…” |
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FuSE
“…it’s becoming the number one
committee within ASTA.”
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The Importance of Mentorship
“It is very important to mentor
young professionals…” |
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Mentorship in the Seed
Industry
“The industry is right on track
with mentoring young students…” |
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