Contents: Seed Science Center, University of Nairobi partner to establish seed institute; Iowa State hosts first train-the-trainer workshop; Training underway at University of Nairobi; Virtual town hall meeting Oct 12; Lambert speaks on human face of science; Seventh BIGMAP Symposium; Frels named Misra Scholar; ISU/ICRISATE develop national variety list; Harries speaks at Seed Congress; Flores, Valencia visit ISU; Workshops address change; Hail damage linked to mycotoxins; STB program: Going the distance; Commentary: Mike Stahr; VEISHEA 2010; Nordyke retires; Seed Science Center profiles