# Germination E1, S2 - Leading the Seed Industry Forward: Insights from ASTA and the Seed Association of the Americas

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Podcast: [GermiNation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/germination-7438641)
Published: 2026-01-12T20:15:34+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of GermiNation, we bring together two influential voices in the global seed industry. We sit down with Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), and Diego Risso, Executive Director of the Seed Association of the Americas, for conversations on leadership, collaboration, and the future of seed systems. From policy and innovation to workforce development and international trade, this episode explores how seed associations are working across borders to strengthen agriculture and ensure farmers have access to high-quality seed.

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