Our Mission ASTA's mission is to be an effective voice of action in all matters concerning the development, marketing and free movement of seed, associated products and services throughout the world with a minimum of regulations. ASTA promotes the development of better seed to produce better crops for a better quality of life. Development of policies and positions should keep both traditions and vision of the future in mind. Well thought-out decisions usually result from a climate that is open, relaxed, participatory and deliberate. One vote per member company shall be granted, regardless of size.
Most issues are bottom-up driven from participants in committees or divisions.
Intellectual property rights must be protected, and members who invest in them should expect a return. Conflicts are best resolved via the ad hoc committee method. Members must be strongly motivated and commited to profitability and growth in the seed industry. Most active, affiliate, and associate members are headquartered in North America, predominantly in the United States. ASTA values and promotes diversity of membership, in terms of company size, products and geographic area served.