Alexandria, Virginia, USA
February 11, 2011

Registration for the American Seed Trade Association's 128th Annual Convention to be held June 18-22 in Huntington Beach, California, opened today.

The only convention that brings together all sectors of the seed industry, this conference will focus on business, policy and the election of new officers.

Featured speakers will include:

• Michael Boehlje, Purdue University
• Steve Hawkins, The Context Network
• David Hoisington, International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics
• Mary Shelman, Harvard Business School
• Robert Zeigler, International Rice Research Institute

The schedule will be posted soon. Attendees will have the option to participate in the annual golf tournament at Tustin Ranch Golf Club, First-the Seed Foundation's Sport Shooting Sunday or the Gary Arthur Memorial 5K Fun Run.
Register now at http://www.amseed.or/mtg_2011ac_index.asp.

Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at 714-698-1234 or
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2589019.

Rooms must be reserved by May 20, 2011, to receive ASTA's group rate of $199 per night for single/double occupancy rooms. When making reservations, please keep in mind that the resort property is spread out and you may want to request a room close to the convention services area.

Contact Jennifer Crouse, ASTA director of meetings and services, at 703-837-8141 or jlordcrouse@amseed.org for more information.
 

Website: http://www.amseed.org

Published: February 12, 2011