Alexandria, Virginia, USA
July 8, 2013

Source: Newsletter of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

First the Seed Foundation has made tremendous inroads on the seed industry's career outreach efforts - reaching millions of students and parents through a dedicated website, career handbook, ambassador program, and marketing materials. But the fact remains that the number of new students entering agriculture science programs is at an all-time low. With 52,000 new ag jobs opening each year, the industry has to expand this outreach if it hopes to find qualified people to fill them.

First the Seed Foundation is seeking funding to reach millions more students and parents by developing state-of-the-art seed science/career curricula for students in middle- and high-school. The following tiered partner program has been established for tax deductible donations:
 

• Supporter (up to $5k): Name listed in printed materials; name listed on recognition banner at FTSF displays; receives FTSF newsletter
• Champion ($5,001-25k): All of the above plus FTSF logo available for company website; up to 10 FTSF donor pins
• Patron ($25,001-50k): All of the above plus FTSF press release announcing gift and highlighting your company's philanthropic efforts; FTSF logo available for your company's PR and marketing materials
• Benefactor ($50,001 -100k): All of the above plus a profile in the FTSF newsletter; your company's logo recognition in FTSF printed pieces; a link from the FTSF home page to your company's home page
• Partner ($100k and above): All of the above plus the largest logo recognition on FTSF printed materials; a banner on the FTSF home page; verbal recognition and brief check appearance at ASTA Annual Convention Project Sponsor (Amount TBD according to project): All of the above plus title sponsor privileges for specific FTSF projects; consultant status on FTSF project specifications; additional recognition opportunities as desired, created collaboratively with FTSF and your company

Please help First-the Seed Foundation sow the seeds for your company's future ... and the future of the world!

www.firsttheseedfoundation.org/

Website: http://www.betterseed.org/

Published: July 8, 2013