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Founded in 1992, the Seed Trade Association of Arizona (STAA) is the only seed industry networking affiliation in Arizona. Our membership consists of over 50 companies and individuals who are involved in seed production and distribution, plant breeding and other related agriculture industries. We educate and advocate for our members and for our industry so that we are one small but mighty voice.
Our scholarship program is a crucial part of our association as we believe that we need to continue to forge a better path and provide for educational opportunities to those that will come in our wake.
Coming Events
May 8-9, 2025
Temecula Creek Inn
44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Join us for the 2025 Seed Trade Association of Arizona Conference to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals.
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Dear Members of the Agricultural Community,
My name is Dillon Chavez, and it is an honor to represent the Seed Trade Association of Arizona (STAA) as your new president. This opportunity brings great meaning and purpose to my career as a seedsman here in our great state of Arizona.
I was born and raised in Yuma County, where my deep roots in agriculture began. Growing up on the farm was an experience unlike any other—operating equipment, planting fields, and witnessing firsthand the dedication and hard work that define our industry. Those early experiences instilled in me a lasting respect for agriculture and the people who make it thrive.
With a genuine passion for Arizona agriculture, I look forward to serving this term with a commitment to strengthening both our industry and the communities we support. The Seed Trade Association of Arizona has a proud history of leadership and service, and I am dedicated to continuing that legacy.
Thank you for the privilege of serving as your president. I look forward to working alongside all of you to advance the mission of STAA and promote the continued success of Arizona’s seed industry.
Sincerely,
Dillon Chavez - 2025-2026 President, Seed Trade Association of Arizona
The STAA offers scholarships annually to qualifying students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Arizona and other institutions in the state and Imperial Valley.
The award criteria established by STAA are: