Seed Business 101^SM Field Crops

Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.

By selecting and sponsoring employees to attend this course, companies acknowledge past performance and invest in accelerated professional development.

The course also offers invaluable insights and perspective to seed dealers and companies offering products and services to the seed industry, including seed treatments, crop protection, seed enhancement and technology, machinery and equipment, etc.

• Core Curriculum
• Meet the Instructors & Organizers
• Industry Endorsements
• 2010/11 Participant Testimonials
• Impressions of Seed Business 101
  
• Watch a video to learn more about Seed Business 101
• Hear what participants say about Seed Business 101 - NEW!
  
  

LOCATION & DATES
Seed Business 101 will be offered in major seed hubs. Bringing the instructors to the students will minimize travel and lodging expenses as well as time away from work.

June 11-15, 2012 - FIELD CROPS
Minneapolis, MN

September 17-21, 2012- FIELD CROPS
Indianapolis, IN

Course will commence at 8:00 a.m. Monday and end at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

Previously offered:

January 16 - 20, 2012, Wimauma, FL
December 5 - 9, 2011, Davis, CA
February 14 – 18, 2011, Yuma, AZ
January 17 – 21, 2011, Boise, ID

Press Release: First offering of Seed Business 101 in Davis a Success

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
The cost for the course is $3,300 however, early bird opportunities are available. Registration includes all course materials, lunches, breaks and two course dinners. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants per course. A deposit of $1,000 is due at the time of registration and the remainder is due 1 month before the course begins.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

For more information and to sign up please contact Jeannette Martins at:
(530) 752-4984 or jmartins@ucdavis.edu.