Mission

The ASTA International Committee, to the best of its ability, shall keep informed of all international developments pertaining to the import and export of seed. It shall have the responsibility of representing ASTA in all matters affecting the seed industry worldwide in the EU (European Union), OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development), FIS (Federation Internationale due Commerce des Semences), the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as other seed-related organizations. It shall cultivate an understanding relationship with appropriate seed-related organizations and may cooperate with them on matters of mutual interest.

The committee shall have responsibility of developing and executing programs, as authorized by the Board of Directors, in the USDA Unified Export Strategy and Market Promotion programs. Dollar funds for the operation of marketing projects under said agreement shall be solicited from committee members.

The ASTA Board of Directors' meeting of June 25, 1998, abolished the $700 annual dues. However, members of the committee shall make contributions as needed to finance programs administered by the committee.

The chair, individuals appointed by the committee to represent ASTA on FIS Section Boards, and the chair of the Phytosanitary Subcommittee shall act as an Executive Committee whenever there are developments requiring attention that would not justify calling a meeting of the full committee.

A semi-annual report of activities of the International Committee shall be made by the chairperson to the ASTA Boards of Directors.