Seed Trade Association of Arizona
17th Annual Convention
May 7-8, 2009
What you seed is what you get

Reservations: 1-800-843-6664
Resort Rooms: $146 + $7 per night resort fee
Rates apply May 6, 7, 8, and 9; Reservation deadline is April 6
Ask for “Seed Trade Association of Arizona Block”

Convention Program (Tentative)

Thursday, May 7
11:00 a.m. - Registration Desk Opens

1:15 pm - Opening General Session

President’s Remarks • Director Elections

Update on current legislative issues affecting agriculture
Joe Sigg, Director of Government Affairs, Arizona Farm Bureau, Higley (Invited)

Arizona’s agricultural credit situation and economic outlook
Dr. George Frisvold, Agricultural/Resource Economics Specialist, CALS, UA

Committee Meetings and Reports
Board of Directors Meeting - Officer Elections

6:00 pm - Hosted Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm – Steak & Salmon Banquet with Live Entertainment by “Retread”

Friday, May 8
7:00 am - Buffet Breakfast

8:15 am - STAA Business Meeting

Treasurer’s Report • President’s Report

Produce Industry Research Needs

Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, Executive Director, Center for Produce Safety
University of California, Davis, CA

Arizona Department of Agriculture Report - Don Butler, Director (Invited)

American Seed Trade Association Report and Scholarship Presentation
Pat Miller, State Association Director, Austin, TX

Southern Seed Association Report and Scholarship Presentation
Tye Curtis, President, Clovis, NM

Incoming President’s Remarks
Convention Adjourns

Lunch on Your Own

1:00 pm - STAA Golf Scramble - Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course

6:30 pm - Golf awards party at the resort for golfers and guests (cash bar)