Membership

Over 700 member companies enjoy the many benefits of American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) membership. Advantages include:

Business Development

• Networking opportunities at ASTA events
• Access to ASTA member directories
• Introductions to foreign seed companies and government representatives

Advocacy

• Information on public policy initiatives and actions
• Opportunities to contribute to and/or to lead policy debates on legislative and regulatory issues
• Leadership opportunities on relevant working groups and committees
• Meetings with legislators and regulators

Special Access & Assistance

• Reduced event registration fees
• Intervention in international seed movement problems
• Ability to post job openings on the ASTA website

Community

• Forums to connect with fellow members of the industry to discuss shared opportunities and obstacles
• Social gatherings at ASTA meetings
• Regular news about the industry via the Better Seed Bulletin
• Online communications at ASTA meetings through custom apps

Professional Development

• Educational seminars about science, trade, policy and economics at ASTA events
• ASTA’s Management Academy at Purdue University
• Membership in LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Committee
• Seed Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT)