NAPSO and Spud Smart Present
February 20, 10 AM PST
Seed Storage: Protecting Quality from Harvest to Planting
Join NAPSO and Spud Smart for a focused webinar on seed storage featuring Leroy Salazar (Salazar Farms), Amanda Wakasugi (San Acacio Seed, LLC), and Bill Crowder (Agro Engineering).
Learn critical factors during growing and harvest that affect storability, plus design and operational practices to maximize seed quality in storage. Speakers will cover how variety influences storage management, disease‑control strategies for seed storages, and practical steps—drying, conditioning, monitoring, and handling — to ensure seed remains viable and planting‑ready. Ideal for growers, storage operators, seed managers, and consultants seeking actionable storage solutions and a live Q&A with experienced professionals.
What You Will Learn In The Webinar
The critical factors you need to consider to ensure quality during the growing and harvesting of seed.
Design and operation considerations to maximize seed quality.
How do different varieties play into management of your storage.
What are some control options for minimizing disease in seed storages.
Ways to optimize the quality of the seed to ensure it is ready for planting.

NAPSO & Spud Smart
Presenter

Leroy Salazar
Seed Grower / Engineer, Salazar Farms Presenter

Amanda Wakasugi
Seed Grower/ Farm Manager, San Acacio Seed Presenter

Bill Crowder
Consultant / President, Agro Engineering Presenter