Key Industry Issues Discussed at ASTA Vegetable Conference

Randall Weiseman January 29, 2013 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is holding its Annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Arizona, where President and CEO Andy Lavigne told Southeast AgNet about the two areas they are trying to focus on this year.

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For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding the Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference click here.

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