SANTA MARIA, CA - Tozer announced it will participate in the 2025 American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit, scheduled for June 8–11 in Washington, D.C.

The annual event brings together leaders from across the seed industry for discussions focused on policy, innovation, and leadership development. The summit will include a day of direct advocacy on Capitol Hill, where participants will meet with lawmakers to share key concerns and priorities impacting the seed sector.

“At Tozer, we know innovation isn’t just about what happens on the field, it’s also about showing up where decisions are made,” said Kraig Kuykendall, General Manager of Tozer, in a recent press release. “This summit is an important way we bring our expertise and voice to the national conversation.”

The summit offers attendees the opportunity to engage with congressional leaders and policy experts on issues shaping the future of agriculture. Tozer representatives said the event reinforces the company’s commitment to both seed innovation and policy engagement.

“This summit is a great opportunity to elevate the issues that matter most to our growers,” added Anthony Stevenson, Area Sales Representative. “Meeting directly with policymakers allows us to connect the dots between our work in the field and the legislation that affects it.”

Tozer’s attendance at the ASTA Leadership Summit underscores its ongoing role as a leader in vegetable seed innovation, not only through breeding excellence but through active participation in shaping the future of agriculture.

For more information about Tozer and our vegetable seed innovations, visit www.tozerseeds.com.

KINGSVILLE, ON - Mastronardi Produce, pioneers of commercial greenhouse growing in North America, is pleased to announce the addition of two high-tech greenhouses into its U.S. farm distribution network. The two greenhouses, located in Minnesota and Iowa, add an additional 48 acres to Mastronardi’s expanding U.S. greenhouse network. Mastronardi Produce now has over 600 acres of greenhouses in its U.S. greenhouse network, with distribution centers and greenhouses located in 15 states.

The greenhouses, which currently grow a variety of tomatoes and strawberries, provide a strategic location for the Mastronardi Produce network. Increasing its domestic U.S. production is a key priority for the industry leader. An evolving consumer base has changed how people shop and the products they shop for, with locally grown produce being top of mind for many consumers.

“Consumer preferences and shopping habits are changing fast and we're re-aligning our portfolio to address these factors," said Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce, in the recent release. "Having more facilities across the U.S. allows us to deliver the diverse set of products consumers seek out, while shortening trips from our greenhouses to retailers and keeping products at peak flavor and freshness."