Author Archives: Kristina Hubbard

OSA Receives RMA Grant for Trainings in Climate & Seed

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2012 Contact: Kristina Hubbard, (406) 493-6965, kristina@seedalliance.org Trainings will engage vegetable seed producers in the Northwest region Port Townsend, WA – Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) proudly announces support from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) to … Continue reading →

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Seed Matters Announces New Website & Projects

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Our friends at Seed Matters have a number of exciting announcements this week. For starters, the initiative formally launched its website — a beautiful, interactive contribution to the seed community and broader organic food and agriculture conversation, serving as a … Continue reading →

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Need a Holiday Gift for the ‘Seed Heads’ in Your Life?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA’s Dr. John Navazio has completed a new book on vegetable seed production. The book is published by Chelsea Green and is now available. You can order your copy here. The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the … Continue reading →

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Have You Registered for Organicology?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Organicology is an interactive educational format designed to meet the diverse needs of our rapidly expanding trade. The conference offers curriculum designed to advance trade knowledge across a broad front, from seed producers, farmers, distributors and retailers, to researchers, educators, … Continue reading →

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Farmer Seed Stewardship: Marko Colby and Hanako Myers

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Midori Farm Marko Colby and Hanako Myers Port Townsend, Washington When Marko and Hanako started Midori Farm, both had a strong interest in seed. They understood well the importance of having seed that is adapted to their region and growing … Continue reading →

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OR Decision Risks Specialty Crop Seed Industry, Organic

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA submitted comments this week to the Oregon Department of Agriculture in opposition to its proposed rule to expand canola production in the Willamette Valley, putting at risk the genetic integrity of commercial specialty crop seed projects, businesses, and on-farm … Continue reading →

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OSA Reports Back from the NOSB Meeting in Rhode Island

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

I just returned from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, where OSA was invited to give a formal presentation on the topic of organic seed. The meeting provided an important opportunity to share data from … Continue reading →

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OSA Provides Comments to NOSB on Seed Integrity

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Last week OSA submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on the issue of organic seed integrity. The comments were in response to a discussion document on seed purity developed by the NOSB’s GMO ad hoc subcommittee. OSA’s … Continue reading →

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New Organic Seed Book to be Published in December

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA’s Dr. John Navazio has written a new book on vegetable seed production. The book is published by Chelsea Green and will hit bookstores on December 3, 2012. You can pre-order your copy today. The Organic Seed Grower is a … Continue reading →

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UPDATE Canola in the Willamette Valley: Comment by Nov. 2

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

If you couldn’t attend the public hearing in Salem, OR, you can still weigh in with your comments by November 2, 2012. Find instructions and talking points below, and help ensure the Willamette Valley remains one of the best places … Continue reading →

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