Seed First PAC

SeedFirstPAC is a voluntary Federal committee that supports candidates that value the contribution of seed.

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

What. A. Day. 148 seed industry leaders from across the industry. 17 teams. 87 meetings. All advocating for robust ag research funding, regulatory certainty to support innovation, and maintaining U.S. global leadership in trade. We couldn't have done it without YOU! #ASTAadvocacy

[Jim Schweigert @jim_schweigert]

During #ASTAadvocacy, I met with Rep. Mark Pocan’s office to discuss policies that help drive progress in agriculture and ensure U.S. seed innovation continues to lead globally, while feeding a growing population. 🌎 @RepMarkPocan

[Jim Schweigert @jim_schweigert]

The ⁦@Better_Seed⁩ 2025 Leadership Summit is LIVE! USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Brooke Appleton, is on stage now!

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

ASTA’s Leadership Summit is underway in Washington, DC! Chairman Dan Foor and CEO Andy LaVigne kicked off the general session this morning. #betterseed #growingleaders

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Congratulations @jim_schweigert!

[Jim Schweigert @jim_schweigert]

Today marks the official end of my term as chair of @Better_Seed (ASTA). Thank you to everyone who made it so special and trusted me with representing the seed industry. It was the honor of a lifetime! #GroAlliance #justgrowit

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Don’t miss out of the Seed First PAC reception tonight at #ASTAVegFlo. We still have spots available and would love see you at this important event for our industry! #betterseed

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Glad to see @seedfirstpac such a key component of the advocacy stool! #betterseed #growingleaders

[Matin Qaim @MatinQaim]

The rollout of Golden Rice is now starting in the Philippines. Safety approval was granted last year. We have long been waiting for this moment. Now the technology can show how useful it is in addressing vitamin A deficiency in real-world situations. https://t.co/bpLVyvrkm0

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Great discussion of federal and state seed related issues at #astavegflo by @andylASTA @paytonenglert @Pat_T_Miller @janaebrady #justgrowit

[Ryan J Schön 🇺🇸🌽🌱 @RyanJSchon]

Well done, @ISUSeedSci!! The "Seed!" documentary is so great! Thanks for sharing at the @IowaSeed outing this week. https://t.co/MZHGNAuqiy

[InnovatureNow @InnovatureNow]

“Modern tech such as gene-editing by #CRISPR provide opportunities to nutritionally fortify foods and safely adapt crops to new environments, addressing the serious challenge that the climate crisis is posing to global food production.” - @larsostergaard https://t.co/zzgTeDpYIe

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Support the Seed First PAC by purchasing your $10 raffle ticket for a chance to win wine, coffee, sea salt and more. Click on: https://t.co/rrbHAVl12v to donate today. #pldc

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

@USDA Secretary Vilsack greets #PLDC attendees, says ag innovation will be key to addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable food system. #JustGrowIt

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

Don’t miss it! #betterseed

[bryan gerard @bryan_gerard]

Don’t miss our @seedfirstpac Wine and Cheese event Tuesday evening at the @Better_Seed PLDC

[John Latham @JohnLatham1]

Another great step for Washington DC and ASTA’s #pldc @Better_Seed!

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

ASTA's Policy & Leadership Development Conference is only one month away! Will you be there? Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard in Washington, D.C.! #JustGrowIt #PLDC https://t.co/6N6Qk8aoaa

[Seed World United States @SeedWorld_US]

Editorial in? Check ✅
Ads in? Check ✅
June Seed World to print? Check ✅

Be ready for some tips from @Better_Seed on what to expect from the PLDC and helpful hints on talking to representatives from @JohnLatham1, @Shannon_Latham and @BASFAgro's Brad May.

[CDC @CDCgov]

UPDATE: If you are fully vaccinated against #COVID19, you can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, incl. local business and workplace guidance. More: https://t.co/FJMon7WlFO

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

ASTA will be back in person for the Policy & Leadership Development Conference next month. Will you? Register today for in-person or virtual participation and make your voice heard! #JustGrowIt #PLDC https://t.co/6N6Qk8aoaa

[Seed First PAC @seedfirstpac]

ASTA’s PLDC Meeting will take place in person in Washington DC on June 20-23. The conference agenda has been updated to include a trip to Mount Vernon. Check out the updated agenda and register today! #betterseed https://t.co/He9mTfjvYA