Slater, Iowa
September 8, 2003

Garst Seed Company of Slater, Iowa is making an offer too good for growers to pass up. Growers are invited to participate in Garst’s True Blue Customer Reward program beginning September 1st through November 15th, 2003.

The True Blue Customer Reward program is available to Garst customers who increase their purchases over last year or are a 100 percent Garst grower. As an incentive, Garst will offer growers two types of rewards. Those growers making cash purchases will benefit from an extra 2 percent discount on top of an 8 percent cash discount for a total savings of 10 percent if seed is paid for by November 15th, 2003.

“Growers across the United States already know about the benefits of planting Garst products. From outstanding yields, unique genetics, access to the most trait options and superb agronomic performance, Garst has the products growers demand. Now Garst is offering growers an additional benefit for making their seed purchases early, showing our commitment to our customers success and profitability,” says Lori Thomas, marketing manager at Garst Seed Company.

Cash purchasers aren’t the only ones benefiting from the program. Growers who wish to participate in Garst’s Gold Plan, a zero percent, interest-free financing program, can earn a one percent discount by completing their Gold Plan application and purchasing their seed by the November 15th, 2003 deadline.

“The Garst True Blue Customer Reward Program offers a great opportunity for growers to save this fall,” Thomas said. “Growers should contact their local Garst Pro Seller to get all the details and learn more about the strong new line-up of corn hybrids and soybean varieties Garst is offering for the 2004 planting season.”

For more information about the program, growers are encouraged to contact their local Garst Pro Seller, Garst District Sales Manager (DSM) or visit Garst’s Web site at www.garstseed.com. Areas excluded from the True Blue Customer Reward program include: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

With corporate and research headquarters in Slater, Iowa, Garst, along with PSA Genetics, AgriPro Wheat and Interstate Seeds are key components in Advanta’s worldwide seed technology network that includes research, development and breeding facilities in 14 U.S. states and in 26 countries around the globe. Together, Advanta is one of the top five seed companies in the world.