Welcome to Scottsdale with a special evening of Arizona agriculture! *
Saturday, June 20
5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Sponsored by the Seed Trade Association of Arizona and the Arizona Crop Improvement Association
* Included with the cost of convention registration
The Seed Trade Association of Arizona and the Arizona Crop Improvement Association have partnered with ASTA to bring you an exclusive opportunity to take in some of the agricultural uniqueness of Arizona on your first day in town!
On air-conditioned coaches, you will first visit a nearby crop field to meet with local agricultural cooperative experts and learn more about the challenges and needs of growers in the Sonoran Desert region. From there, you will visit the unique Queen Creek Olive Mill, where the group will tour the pressing and processing area while growers describe their
facility and offer tastings of their delectable olive oils, with time to shop in their irresistible welcome center!
Finally, the evening culminates in a visit to the “Superstition Farm,” a dairy farming operation in the foothills of Superstition Mountain, where guests will enjoy a tour and educational presentation in the farm’s fun and air-conditioned barn, a visit from the nutritionist and conservationist supporting the operation, followed by optional hayrides to meet the cows, rescued farm animals, and a sumptuous barbeque feast topped off by the freshest dairy ice cream you’ve ever tasted!
Saguaro Welcome Fiesta!
Sunday, June 21
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Remington Seeds, LLC
Olé! ASTA welcomes you to Arizona with this very special evening featuring a colorful salute to Arizona’s South-of-the-Border culture. Vibrant chili peppers, lush bougainvillea, frosty margaritas and the festive sounds of the Desert Latin Jazzers quartet make this a night to truly celebrate! The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale’s Palm Grove area and pool complex will come alive with activity as various Mexican artisans are at work creating cultural representations for adults and children alike, including interactive craft stations for children and a misting area to keep you cool! Sample some of delectable tastes of Mexico amongst the stunning sights, sounds and architecture south of- the-border.
Reception & Gala Banquet
Tuesday, June 23
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (Reception)
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Gala Banquet)
Gala Banquet sponsored by Corn States
LLC Banquet Entertainment sponsored by Allied Seed, LLC
Don’t miss this elegant and ceremonial evening honoring our leadership of the past and coming year and setting the course for the association for the time ahead. An enjoyable evening of dinner, dancing, and togetherness as an industry, the Gala Banquet allows you to enjoy the “sunset” of the convention as we wrap up our mission to help you “Brighten Your Future with ASTA.” Attire is semi-formal. |
