About Us - Seed Science Foundation

The current Seed Science Foundation Board includes:

President – Dave Bubeck-Corteva Agriscience
Vice President – Teresa Mitzel-Syngenta
Research Chair – Samantha Thomas-Bayer Crop Science
Research Vice Chair – Vacant
Membership – Marc Cool-Corteva Agriscience
1st Past President – Curtis Wiltse-Peterson Corn Genetics
Communications – Shannon Carmody-Ball Horticultural Company
Breeding Systems – Tom Koch-Beck’s Superior Hybrids
Seed Quality – Doug Miller-Illinois Crop Improvement
Seed Production – John Mizicko-JRMizicko Consulting LLC
Seed Health/Pathology – Laurel Carter-Syngenta
Digital Agriculture – Vacant

About SSF

With plant science challenges being fundamental to the mission of the SSF, it is critical that the research driving needs that are beneficial to the future success of the global seed industry are at the forefront of what we do.

The scope of the SSF is to help solve scientific challenges while supporting research and identifying funding mechanisms, and creating technical information. The SSF also fosters networking and external agreements, recognizes professional and student achievement, and supports America Seed Trade Association student programs.

There are currently six subject matter areas that have been designated as significant importance to SSF members and stakeholders:

Breeding Systems
Seed Quality
Seed Production and Technology
Seed Health and Pathology
Digital Agriculture
Seed Applied Technology