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Seed Business 101, Horticulture

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

in person at Hyatt Regency & online - Chicago, IL, United States

December 6-10, 2021

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy

University of California, Davis

In-person instruction is planned, contingent upon the global pandemic situation at the time - Davis, CA, United States

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 acc...

September 13-18, 2021

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 6)

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Tentative dates, based on whether we are able to hold in-person classes in September of 2021: September 13-18, 2021 / February 7-12, 2022 / June 6-11, 2022 / September 12-17, 2022 / February 6-11, 2023 / June 5-9, 2023

June 1-6, 2020

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

February 10-14, 2020

COURSE: Seed Production

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 5)

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Designed to enhance participantsâ€™ knowledge of the underlying biology of seed production and the key roles of bees and other insect pollinators, how to manage seed crops from agronomic, quality control, and genetic integrity standpoints, and how to meet new challenges...

February 3-8, 2020

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

December 9-13, 2019

COURSE: Hemp Breeding and Seed Production

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The goal of Seed Business 101 is to enhance each participantâ€™s career performance and help them avoid costly mistakes. The course is designed to focus on the optimum operations of the five major functional areas of a seed company.

October 29-30, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 4)

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States

September 9-14, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 3)

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

June 3-8, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 2)

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

February 4-9, 2019

Seed Business 101, Horticulture

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

December 3-7, 2018

Program Management for Plant Breeders

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

September 18-20, 2018

2018 Proteomics Short Course

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Designed to enhance management skills of plant breeders and technical leads. Professionals directing these programs in agricultural research, in agribusiness development and those from the public sector will benefit from attending this course.

September 10-14, 2018

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 1)

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

September 10-15, 2018

Seed Business 101, Field Crops

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

August 20-24, 2018

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

St. Charles, IL, United States

June 19-21, 2018

Seed Biology and Quality

American Seed Trade Association - 135rd ASTA Annual Convention - ASTA Leadership and Policy Development Conference

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course targets quality assurance professionals in the seed industry, new employees, consultants, breeders and seed producers to extend and update their knowledge.

June 9-13, 2018

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Grand Hyatt Washington - Washington, DC, United States

Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTAâ€™s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.

June 4-9, 2018

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

February 5-10, 2018

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

December 4-8, 2017

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), Advanced Module

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis`, CA, United States

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.

November 7-9, 2017

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This module is designed to review the breeding strategies in context of modern tools, build the necessary background towards understanding and practical application of BLUPs, genomic selection, with lectures and discussion.

September 11-16, 2017

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

June 13, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

St Charles, IL, United States

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.

June 5-10, 2017

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

February 14-16, 2017

Seed Production Course

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality.

February 6-11, 2017

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

December 5-9, 2016

Seed Business 101 Field Seed

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

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.

December 2-6, 2016

Program Management for Plant Breeders (PMPB) 2016

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States

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.

September 20-22, 2016

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course objective is to enhance the management skills of professional scientists who are leading and directing plant breeding and laboratory programs in modern agricultural research and development programs of agribusiness companies and the public sector.

September 12-17, 2016

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

September 12-16, 2016

American Seed Trade Association - 133rd ASTA Annual Convention

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Durham, NC, United States

June 18-22, 2016

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

The Nines Hotel - Portland, OR, United States

Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTAâ€™s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.

February 16-18, 2016

Breeding with Genomics

Advanced Course on Seed Production

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The program is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. The course covers basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci, association studies and genomic selection.

February 2-5, 2016

Seed Central / Food Central networking event

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality. The intent of seed production programs is to obtain the highest possib...

January 14-14, 2016

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy - Advanced Module

Seed Central

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Roundtable - The seed industry is a great place for women to work - and for men too

November 3-5, 2015

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

The module is designed to review the breeding strategies in context of modern tools, build the necessary background towards understanding and practical application of BLUPs, genomic selection, with lectures and discussion.

September 22-25, 2015

Seed meets Technology

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 6

Proeftuin Zwaagdijk (Agricultural Research Centre)

Proeftuin Zwaagdijk, Tolweg 13 - Zwaagdijk, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

During Seed meets Technology Holland shows its seed business. At trial fields and at an exhibition participants demonstrate new seed treatments, coatings, varieties and germination systems. You also experience the newest technologies for seed processing-, drying-, and ...

June 22-27, 2015

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 5

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, United States

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

March 2-7, 2015

COURSE - Seed Biology, Production & Quality

University of California, Davis

Almeria/Barcelona, Spain

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

February 10-12, 2015

Seed Business 101 Horticultural Crops

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Conference Center & Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course has been expanded to include both hands-on exercises and detailed discussions of seed production and seed technology.

December 8-12, 2014

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, United States

A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts.

December 5-9, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 4

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Chicago, Illinois, United States

A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts participa...

October 6-11, 2014

University of California, Davis

Enkhuizen, Netherlands

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

September 23-25, 2014

FuSE Educational Unit

International Course on Seed Physiology and Technology

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Oliver Manufacturing, Colorado State University & Rocky Fordâ€™s Growers Association - La Junta & Rocky Ford, CO, United States

The workshop will include education sessions on seed processing at Oliver Manufacturing, sessions on innovations in agriculture and the function of higher education systems in local agriculture, sponsored by Colorado State University, as well as the evolution of Rocky ...

September 22-26, 2014

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, Class V

Breedwise BV

Hotel de Wageningsche Berg - Wageningen, Netherlands

The course is developed for employees of seed companies, seed technology companies, plant nurseries and related institutions, who are involved in seed production, seed quality, seed treatments and seed research. The minimum requirement for education is a BSc. degree in ...

September 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 3

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

A premium professional certificate course offered in the United States, Europe and Asia. To date, 133 breeders from 30 countries have attended the Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), making it the most significant training of its kind.

June 23-28, 2014

University of California, Davis

Gatersleben, Germany

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

June 2-6, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 2

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Coralville, IA, United States

A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts participa...

March 3-8, 2014

University of California, Davis

Angers, France

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

February 11-13, 2014

Breeding with Genomics

University of California, Davis

UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course covers the basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci and the transition from maker assisted selection with a highlight on breeding for disease resistance. The course is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and ...

January 29, 2014 - February 2, 2014

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency - Monterey, CA, United States

The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.

January 20-24, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 1

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency - Monterey, CA, United States

The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.

October 21-26, 2013

Seed Business 101, Field Seed

University of California, Davis

Gent, Belgium

The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...

September 30, 2013 - October 4, 2013

Seed Biology, Production & Quality

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Guelph, ON, Canada

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.

February 12-14, 2013

University of California, Davis

Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course presents the scientific background for production, handling, storage and quality control procedures in the seed industry. It updates participants on new information in these topics, including seed pathology and seed enhancement. The course targets professiona...

January 28, 2013 - February 1, 2013

Seed Authentication Markers Workshop

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

This course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companyâ€™s operations and cross-departmental knowledge of b...

January 22-23, 2013

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Targeted to experts and professionals in seed technology. This advanced course will cover the latest technologies for seed coatings, seed identification, systemic markers and related topics. Three Registered Seed Technologist credits will be available upon completion of...

December 3-7, 2012

International Course on Seed Physiology and Technology

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

Created to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. The course has already attended by over 120 seed professionals. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companyâ€™s operations and cross-departmental know...

June 18-22, 2012

Breedwise BV

Wageningen,, Netherlands

The course presents the scientific background for seed production, seed quality control and seed treatments. It also provides an overview of the latest new developments in seed research and seed handling.

June 11-15, 2012

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Minneapolis, MN, United States

One week course designed to expose the participants to the five functional areas of a seed company. During each of the 4 case studies, participants assume a different functional responsibility within the company.

June 11-15, 2012

Seed Central BRAINSTORMING

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

One week course designed to expose the participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). By creating a virtual seed company and case studies for each functional area, the course content is...

February 9-9, 2012

Seed Central

Bowley Science Center, UC Davis from 3:00 to 4:30 pm - Davis, CA, United States

Topic: The talent pipeline - Medium and long term human resources requirements in the seed industry. A brainstorming session with UC Davis leaders and faculty.

January 16-20, 2012

Seed Business 101

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Wimauma, FL, United States

Designed for new employees in the seed industry, the course teaches what everyone must know about the main functional areas of a seed company in order to perform optimally in the team as quickly as possible and avoid mistakes.

December 5-9, 2011

Seed Business 101

European Plant Breeding Academy, Class II

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis campus - Davis, CA, United States

Designed for new employees in the seed industry, the course teaches what everyone must know about the main functional areas of a seed company in order to perform optimally in the team as quickly as possible and avoid mistakes.

October 17, 2011 - June 29, 2013

2011 International Conference on Solanaceae Resistance Breeding

University of California, Davis

6 one-week sessions in Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and California - , United States

The integrated postgraduate program, which is not crop specific, teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics, and statistics through lectures, discussion, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. Participants attend six 6-day sessions in five co...

February 17-19, 2011

COURSE - Seed Business 101

Le Meridien Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand

The conference program includes oral presentations from leading Scientist in Solanaceae Genetics and Genomics and will cover all aspects of the conventional and modern resistance breeding. The conference creates a forum for exchange of scientific ideas and knowledge bet...

February 14-18, 2011

ASTA 50th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference & California Seed Association's Annual Meeting

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Yuma, AZ, United States

The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.

January 22-25, 2011

COURSE - Seed Business 101

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach, California, United States

January 17-21, 2011

COURSE - Seed Business 101

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Boise, ID, United States

The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.

November 15-19, 2010

Plant Breeding Academy, Class III (September 2010 - June 2012)

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.

September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012

COURSE - Breeding with Molecular Markers

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

University of California - Davis, California, United States

This two-year course addresses the reduced number of plant breeders being trained in academic programs around the world. The program targets working professionals who desire to become fully trained plant breeders while maintaining their current employment...

February 16-17, 2010