Wanamingo, Minnesota
June 19, 2009

NorthStar Genetics, Ltd is pleased to announce that Tom Zeman, Franklin, Minnesota has been hired as a Ziller Seed District Sales Manager for south central Minnesota.

“Tom brings a unique background to Ziller Seed and NorthStar Genetics that we’re very pleased with”, said Dan Hogstad, President of NorthStar Genetics, Ziller Seed brands owner.

“Tom headed up Harvestland Coop as their Seed Manager for the past 9 seasons, and has played a pivotal role in Harvestland’s great success in their seed division,” said Hogstad. “Tom obviously brings a great deal of leadership into his new position, and we’re excited to have him lead his dealers into the 2010 season”.

Prior to his Harvestland experience, Zeman was a Pro Rep for Pioneer Seed, and has been continuously involved in production agriculture since 1974.

“The challenges facing the seed industry are significant”, said Hogstad. “Tom’s familiarity and experience will help us move Ziller Seed to the next level of family-owned seed businesses. Along with greatly expanded replicated genetic testing, Ziller Seed is well positioned to offer great RR1 and RR2Yield soybeans into the future.”

Website: http://www.northstargenetics.com

Published: June 19, 2009