Sakata America Holding Company , a underling of Sakata Seed Corporation announces the opening of its raw military headquarters , the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center . " This facility , located on 219 landed estate of agrarian dry land in Yolo County , California , score a significant milestone in our commitment to pass on agricultural innovation and sustainability . "
The Woodland Innovation Center aims to wait on as the cardinal hub for SAH ’s operation , consolidate the company ’s functions into one expansive campus , including inquiry and evolution , come output , processing , testing , promotional material , distribution and biotechnology — the embodiment of a " 21st - 100 Farmstead " for Sakata .
Dave Armstrong , President and CEO of Sakata Seed America , states , " The expansion of the Woodland Innovation Center is an exciting and necessary step for the future of Sakata . As we diversify our leaders position in an dilate portfolio of crop , it ’s imperative that we support our growing business and deepen our roots in one of the world ’s most dynamical farming region — the ' Silicon Valley of seed . ' Our headquarters relocation to Woodland reflects our commitment to California ’s vital agriculture and seed sector , and the investment enable us to consolidate R&D and multiple other functions on a exclusive campus . "
The development of the Woodland Innovation Center has been strategically planned in four phase . Phases 1 and 2 , completed in November 2018 , established a inquiry head house , greenhouses for key Sakata crops , a farm store , a washery building , and a LEED - certified office building . The recently completed phase 3 and 4 , which start out in November 2022 , include :
The move to Woodland will also strengthen Sakata ’s ties with the University of California at Davis , enhancing collaborative opportunities with the agrarian skill origination .
Mr. Sakata ’s speech
Sakata has amplify its operations across North and Central America , focus on the seed industry . The caller , which started with broccoli and later include a variety of veggie and efflorescence , has increase its investments in base and personnel . A new headquarters has been established to integrate five research stations , several germ processing sites , research laboratory , and administrative offices throughout North America . This development aims to heighten spherical coaction among Sakata ’s fosterage teams .
The opening festivity , held on September 12 , 2024 , brought together 200 guests , include Japan ’s Ambassador to the United States , Shigeo Yamada , Hiroshi Sakata , President of Sakata Seed Corporation , California State Assembly and Senate members , local dignitaries , clientele partners , SAH Executive Management , employees , and medium . The event featured a local chef ’s catering using Sakata products , facility term of enlistment , a Japanese taiko drum performance , and a traditional Nipponese Sake Ceremony .
talking to of Ambassador Yamada
dawn below to see a television of the history of the Woodland Innovation Project .
For more information : Alicia SuitsSenior Marketing ManagerSakata Seed America , Inc. Tel : 408 - 782 - 5391[email protected]www.sakata.com
