Category Archives: Seed and Story

Farmer Seed Stewardship: Nancy Redfeather & Gerry Herbert

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

Nancy Redfeather and Gerry Herbert Kawanui Farm Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i Nancy Redfeather of Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i, remembers the exact moment she became a seed saver. “I was at a three-day conference with John Jeavons of Bountiful Gardens/Grow Biointensive here in Hawai’i in … Continue reading →

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Purple is the New Green: Winter Sprouting Broccoli

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Micaela Colley

Winter fields in Port Townsend, and the rest of the Pacific Northwest, generally offer little to eat. Organic Seed Alliance’s variety trial and breeding work focused on winter season extension will change that. We recently had the pleasure of evaluating … Continue reading →

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Spring Letter from Our Executive Director

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Micaela Colley

Farmers have been at the heart of Organic Seed Alliance’s work since our inception. We rely on farm experience, knowledge, and land to inform each component of our work to build organic seed systems — from breeding to production to … Continue reading →

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Farmer Seed Stewardship: Theresa and Dan Podoll

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

Prairie Road Organic Seed Theresa and Dan Podoll Fullerton, North Dakota Theresa and Dan Podoll stand out as pioneers of organic seed production in the Northern Plains. Though they describe themselves as “isolated” in their region, farming near Fullerton, North … Continue reading →

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Oregon Legislators Should Vote ‘Yes’ on HB 2427

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Micaela Colley

I grew up working and playing in the Oregon countryside next to fields of broccoli, corn, beets, and beans. Strawberry picking was my first job at age 12, as soon as I could get my social security card. I spent … 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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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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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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