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Join USDA/APHIS for a special webinar re. new guidance on buying, selling plants and seeds online 


USA
March 11, 2021

Following a months-long investigation into thousands of reports from citizens who received unsolicited seed packages in the mail last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently provided additional guidance to help online buyers and sellers comply with U.S. laws when they import seeds and live plants for planting from other countries. Join ASTA and the National Garden Bureau on Friday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a special webinar where APHIS staff will provide an overview of the guidance and answer questions from participants.

Speakers will include:

  • Nicole Russo, Director of Quarantine Policy, Analysis, and Support
  • Yilmaz Balci, Assistant Director Plants for Planting

You must register in advance to attend.

REGISTER NOW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!



More news from:
    . USDA - APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
    . ASTA - American Seed Trade Association*
    . National Garden Bureau


Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

Published: March 11, 2021

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