Category Archives: Seed Industry

Did You Miss the California Seed Stakeholder Meeting?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jared Zystro

At EcoFarm in January, OSA hosted a second California seed stakeholders meeting. More than two dozen seed producers, seed company representatives, university representatives, and seed buyers met to discuss how to improve seed systems in California. Below are a few … Continue reading →

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Going to Seed: Year Two of Carrot Research

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Micaela Colley

Color, flavor, nutrition, top strength, vigor, shape, and smoothness are all qualities under consideration as we select carrot roots this month to replant for breeding populations as part of the Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA) project. OSA senior breeder, Dr. John … Continue reading →

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Seeding Canola, Ceding the Willamette

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

The debate around canola production in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is not new. For years proponents have lobbied to remove planting restrictions to encourage canola production for biofuel. (See OSA’s statement from 2007.) The canola exclusion zones were put in place … 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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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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Canola in the Willamette Valley: An Update & Opportunity

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kristina Hubbard

Oregonians, mark your calendars: The next canola public hearing is this Wednesday, January 23rd, at 9:00 am Pacific at the Salem Fairgrounds. The comment period on the latest proposed rule closes soon after, on January 25th, at 5:00 pm Pacific. … 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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