Category Archives: Seed and Story

Chef Dan Barber: Why Plant Breeders Matter

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Kristina Hubbard

Our favorite part of this Driven by Flavor interview with Chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns starts around the 44 minute mark. Building community-based organic seed systems takes advocates of all ilks, which is why we are … Continue reading →

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Resilient Food Systems Begin with Locally Adapated Seed

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Fred Kirschenmann

The front page story in today’s (May 13) USA Today about the “high cost of weather” says “it looks like 2011 is perhaps going to set a new record” of weather-related costs. It is also interesting that ranchers in Texas … Continue reading →

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OSA Helps Empower Seed Stewards in CA

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Cathleen McCluskey

Last Sunday, March 27th, OSA partnered with the Humboldt Permaculture Guild to help farmers and gardeners get ready for spring at the 13th annual Humboldt Seed and Plant Exchange in Manila, CA. Hundreds of people crowded into the Manila Community … Continue reading →

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“Without Seeds There is No Human Food System”

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Kristina Hubbard

Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed and Gathering Together Farm talks about the importance of seed. Cross-posted from GoodFood World.

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Seed Sovereignty Declaration

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Kristina Hubbard

Cross-posted from Food Freedom Watch this inspiring video that features students at Peñasco Middle School and Roots and Wings Charter School reading the Declaration of Seed Sovereignty in 2010. We cannot forget the important role our youth will play in … Continue reading →

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Farmer Nash Huber Awarded “Sustie”

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Cathleen McCluskey

OSA supporter and seed systems advocate, Nash Huber, was awarded a “Sustie” at last week’s EcoFarm Conference in Pacific Grove, CA. We’re thrilled for Nash and excited that EcoFarm publicly recognizes the amazing work he does for sustainable agriculture.  Please … Continue reading →

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Report from OSA’s Grain & Seed Field Day in Humboldt County

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jared Zystro

OSA hosted a grain and seed field day at Shakefork Community Farm in Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA this past weekend.  OSA’s Jared Zystro lectured on seed saving basics, commercial seed production, and the basics on on-farm plant breeding.  Farm owners … Continue reading →

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Nash Huber Wins American Farmland Trust Steward of The Land Award

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

Today I attended an awards lunch for one of my true heroes – Nash Huber of Sequim, Washington. Nash won the American Farmland Trust’s Stewards of the Land award. It’s a major award, in terms of recognition and money, and … Continue reading →

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Monsanto Makes Millions Off Farmers’ Backs

Posted on May 21, 2008 by admin

Originally posted at OCM Hugh Grant – Monsanto Chairman, CEO, and President – probably won’t notice the increased price of a loaf of bread. And if he does it will be with a smile. Grant is $13,000,000 and some change … Continue reading →

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Recent National Coverage of Monsanto’s Bullying and Profiteering Practices

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

“I don’t believe any company has the right to come into someone’s home and threaten their livelihood.” – so says Indiana Farmer David Runyan in response to Monsanto’s bully tactics to intimidate and coerce farmers. Finally getting national attention, both … Continue reading →

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