Dave Armstrong, left, passes the ASTA chair's gavel to Dan Foor. (Chris Lusvardi photos)
Written by Chris Lusvardi, Seed Today editor
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Nashville, TN (June 19, 2024) – The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit wrapped up Tuesday in Nashville, TN.
During the conference, the officers for next year were elected. They will officially start their terms July 1. They include:
- Chair: Dan Foor, DLF
- First Vice Chair: Dave Treinen, Syngenta Seeds
- Second Vice Chair: Bryan Gerard, JoMar Seeds, Inc.
Foor called it an honor to be elected as ASTA chair after receiving the gavel from past chair Dave Armstrong of Sakata Seeds.
Foor says he hopes those attending the conference will activate what they learned as they return to their facilities and offices. The theme of the conference was GROW, meaning Grow, Reach, Open, and Work.
“We hope you will activate and become more involved in the association,” Foor says. “We have a lot of work ahead of us.”
Foor thanked those attending the conference for investing their time to be there and is looking forward to the year ahead. He encouraged them to attend upcoming ASTA events, including:
- Forage, Turf, and Conservation Seed Conference, Oct. 29, Kansas City, MO
- Field Crop Seed Convention, Dec. 10-13, Orlando, FL
- Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference, Jan. 31-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL
- Leadership Summit, June 7-11, Washington, DC
