ASTA Working to Better Educate Farmers About Seed Handling

Randall Weiseman February 12, 2013 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Andy Lavigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, says they are trying to be proactive regarding potential government regulations by better educating farmers about proper handling and use of new seed varieties and treatments.

For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding their efforts click here.

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