Category Archives: Organic Seed Alliance

Learn On-Farm Plant Breeding with Dr. John Navazio

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Cathleen McCluskey

According to Northwest author and grower, Carol Deppe, “All gardeners and farmers should be plant breeders. Developing new vegetable varieties doesn’t require a specialized education, a lot of land, or even a lot of time.” However, successful plant breeding does … Continue reading →

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Deadline Extended! Apply Now for Student Seed Symposium

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

Student Organic Seed Symposium  Applications Accepted Through March 15 CONTACT Kathleen Wood, Student Organic Seed Symposium, (719) 671-3509, organicseedsymposium@gmail.com Mt. Vernon, WA – The Student Organic Seed Symposium organizing committee is proud to announce the dates for the second annual symposium, … Continue reading →

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Farmer Seed Stewardship: Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

Adaptive Seeds Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger Sweet Home, Oregon  In 2006, Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger set out on a four-month journey spanning Northern and Eastern Europe. They dubbed this trip the “Seed Ambassadors Project,” where the objective of … Continue reading →

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OSA’s 2012 Annual Report

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Micaela Colley

As the year draws to a close, we extend our gratitude for your partnership and support. Thanks to you, we expanded into new regions in 2012 — educating more farmers, developing more organic varieties, and impacting more seed policy. 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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OSA to Host Organic Variety Trial Field Day in Washington

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host a Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) project field day on November 18, 2012 in Chimacum, Washington. Field day participants can expect to learn about this four-year collaborative project and local variety trial results … 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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Variety Trial Field Day a Success

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jared Zystro

On a sunny October day last week, over thirty farmers, seed company representatives, and students gathered to see the results of OSA’s vegetable variety trial on Coke Farm in San Juan Bautista, California. John Navazio of OSA and Washington State … 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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