Category Archives: Organic Seed Alliance

Of the countless seedy occasions throughout the 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference earlier this month, the Seed Swap was a crowd favorite. Hear what some of the seed swappers themselves had to say about why they loved the event in … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Organic Plant Breeding Webinars January 20 – 21, 2012 A special live broadcast from the 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference Organic Seed Alliance and eOrganic bring you selected live broadcasts from the 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference in Port Townsend, … Continue reading →

Pre-Conference Tour: Thursday, January 19, 2012 UPDATE: the tour is SOLD OUT as of Jan. 9, 2012. The Skagit Valley of NW Washington has long been a major vegetable seed production region of international importance. In an all-day field tour … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2012 Contact: Kristina Hubbard, Director of Advocacy & Communications kristina@seedalliance.org, (406) 493-6965 Nation’s Largest Organic Seed Conference to Take Place in Port Townsend, WA Events on January 19 – 21, 2012, Draw Experts from across … Continue reading →

Strengthening Community Seed Systems January 19 – 21, 2012 Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA How we steward our seed determines the quality and integrity of our food. Developing organic seed systems is therefore paramount to the ongoing growth … Continue reading →

“OSA is a convener, partner, and leader in creating the alternative system that small farmers need as the seed industry consolidates: a regionally based seed system by us and for us.” – Julie Puhich of Common Ground Farm OSA’s work … Continue reading →

In 2011, the Northern Organic Variety Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) continued developing and evaluating varieties of carrots, sweet corn, peas, broccoli, and winter squash for organic agriculture. As a partner in NOVIC, OSA participated in field trials, breeding projects, and education … Continue reading →

The following article is a response to a New York Times opinion piece published on December 15, 2011, titled: “Nepal and Others Mull Monsanto’s Role in Advancing Agriculture.” Misinformation and polarized views on seed seem to flood the media these … Continue reading →