Category Archives: Seed Industry

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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OR Decision Risks Specialty Crop Seed Industry, Organic

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

OSA submitted comments this week to the Oregon Department of Agriculture in opposition to its proposed rule to expand canola production in the Willamette Valley, putting at risk the genetic integrity of commercial specialty crop seed projects, businesses, and on-farm … Continue reading →

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Help Protect Oregon’s Organic Seed and Vegetable Farmers

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Guest Contributor

Half of the Willamette Valley is in danger of being opened up to canola production. Canola is a serious threat to several thriving agricultural industries in this region of Oregon, including vegetable and clover seed producers, fresh vegetable producers, and … Continue reading →

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OSA Provides Comments to NOSB on Seed Integrity

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Last week OSA submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on the issue of organic seed integrity. The comments were in response to a discussion document on seed purity developed by the NOSB’s GMO ad hoc subcommittee. OSA’s … Continue reading →

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UPDATE Canola in the Willamette Valley: Comment by Nov. 2

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

If you couldn’t attend the public hearing in Salem, OR, you can still weigh in with your comments by November 2, 2012. Find instructions and talking points below, and help ensure the Willamette Valley remains one of the best places … Continue reading →

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Remembering the ‘People’s Department’

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

There shall be at the seat of government a Department of Agriculture, the general design and duties of which shall be to acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with agriculture, … Continue reading →

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TAKE ACTION Oregon Rule Harmful to Seed Integrity

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

By now you’ve probably heard that a fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to open canola production in sensitive seed production zones was temporarily halted thanks to quick legal work by the Center for Food Safety, Oregon-based Friends … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss the Organic Seed Finder Webinar?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

Want an easier way to find organic seed? Watch this eOrganic webinar from August 21, 2012 to learn more about Organic Seed Finder, a new database hosted by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). Starting October 1st, Organic … Continue reading →

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TAKE ACTION Protect Seed Integrity in the Willamette Valley

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

Oregonians take note: A fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture will allow canola production in the Willamette Valley, where, up until recently, there has been a canola exclusion zone to protect the integrity of seed crop relatives. OSA … Continue reading →

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