Author Archives: Kristina Hubbard

Fifty-Five Members of Congress Call for GMO Labeling

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Yesterday, US Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) were joined by 53 other Senate and House lawmakers in sending a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods so … Continue reading →

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Is There a Farm Bill Hearing Near You?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

The House Agriculture Committee recently announced a number of Farm Bill hearings in March and April of this year. The hearings will take place in New York, Illinois, Arkansas, and Kansas. See below locations and dates. This is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Supplement Supplier Sows Support for Organic Seed

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Standard Process Inc. recently contributed $1,420 to OSA. The contribution was a result of Standard Process’ 2010 pledge to support organic farming and farmers. The company said it would donate proceeds from its recently released book, “Quality From Seed to Supplement,” … Continue reading →

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TAKE ACTION on (Another) Pesticide-Promoting GE Crop

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

USDA announced an extension on its public comment period for 2,4-D corn yesterday. The public now has until April 27, 2012, to provide public comments (as opposed to next week). Individual comments can be provided directly to the docket, found … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA’s 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference drew more than 500 participants last month, a record turnout despite a snow storm in the area. The 300 participants who gathered in Port Townsend, Washington, on January 19 – 21, 2012, were joined … Continue reading →

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Do Your Members of Congress Support GE Food Labeling?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

It’s time to call your members of Congress to ask them to sign a bipartisan letter (opens PDF) being circulated by Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Peter DeFazio that urges the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss the 2012 Organic Seed Growers Conference?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Organic Seed Alliance and eOrganic bring you selected recordings from the 2012 Organic Seed Growers Conference held in Port Townsend, WA, on January 19 – 21, 2012. The conference brought together hundreds of farmers, seed production and distribution companies, researchers, … Continue reading →

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Apply Today for the First Student Organic Seed Symposium

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Are you a graduate student interested in organic plant breeding and seed systems? If so, apply today for the first Student Organic Seed Symposium to be held at the Lakeview Inn in Greensboro, Vermont, from August 5 – August 8, … Continue reading →

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Seed Matters Funds Fellowships in Organic Plant Breeding

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA is a proud organizational partner of Seed Matters, a Clif Bar Family Foundation initiative that funds projects that conserve crop diversity, protect farmers’ roles and rights as seed innovators and stewards, and reinvigorate public seed research and education. We’re … Continue reading →

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Your Official Conference Planning Checklist!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

We cannot wait to see those of you attending our 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference next week! And if you’re not attending, there’s still time to register for live broadcasting of our organic plant breeding sessions — more on eOrganic. … Continue reading →

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