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Indiana Seed Trade Association

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ISTA is the recognized voice of the Indiana seed trade industry. Since its founding in 1978, the Association has served as the focus point for industry positions on public policy issues which affect our member companies. Historically, Indiana seedsmen have been leaders in many areas of the seed trade. A membership investment with ISTA should be considered a necessity for any person or firm conducting business in the seed industry. Your active participation is also welcomed and encouraged. ISTA is governed by a 14 person Board of Directors, elected annually from our membership. The Board is responsible for all policy decisions of the Association and directs the Association staff to implement industry policy and programs for the mutual benefit of our members. The purpose of ISTA is simple; to provide services to the industry that are best provided through the united efforts of our member companies. The Board of Directors has identified and aggressively pursued four primary functions of the Association.

• Represent the industry in government affairs
  
• Provide timely information to members on industry personnel
  
• Provide continuing education for industry personnel
  
• Provide tangible services to the industry when they are otherwise unavailable
  

These four objectives represent the fundamental purpose of ISTA. Our full- time staff is dedicated to meeting each of these objectives effectively to assist you in your day- to-day operations and to give you the edge you need to succeed in today’s business environment.

- government relations -

Direct contact is constantly maintained with the many government agencies that affect your business. The Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner; EPA OSHA the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, State Tax Board and State Board of Health are just a few of the arms of government that we deal with to help solve individual, as well as industry problems. A call to the ISTA office can often help you eliminate the time and expense of finding the "right" person in government to deal with your problems and avoid the ever-present bureaucratic "runaround. "

- legislative monitoring -

One of the primary services you receive as an ISTA member is contact with state legislators. The Association staff, assisted by the Legislative Committee, provides testimony and information to the lawmakers on every issue that affects the Indiana Seed industry. Your interest and concerns are constantly presented and you are thoroughly informed of developments that may affect your business.

Your investment in the Indiana Seed Trade Association by becoming a member strengthens and supports the need of our industry and way of life.

Indiana Company $200.00
Regional Company $300.00
National/International Company $500.00

Please make checks payable to the Indiana Seed Trade Association or by credit card.

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