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Invitation for Input and Proposals

Organic Seed Alliance and conference co-hosts Oregon State University, eOrganic, and Washington State University invite you to help shape the 7th Organic Seed Growers Conference by providing proposals for content. This is your opportunity to share important research and ask … Continue reading

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Going to Seed: Year Two of Carrot Research

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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New Publication: 2012 California Organic Variety Trial Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2013 CONTACT Kristina Hubbard, Director of Advocacy and Communications, (406) 493-6965, kristina@seedalliance.org Organic Seed Alliance Publishes 2012 California Organic Variety Trial Report Publication includes methods and results from nearly 100 organic variety trials  Port Townsend, … Continue reading

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Organicology Small Farmer Discounts Available

Register today for Organicology 2013! Organicology is an interactive conference designed to meet the diverse needs of our rapidly expanding trade. The conference offers educational and networking events that enhance the understanding and skills of our diverse organic community, from seed … Continue reading

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OSA Receives RMA Grant for Trainings in Climate & Seed

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2012 Contact: Kristina Hubbard, (406) 493-6965, kristina@seedalliance.org Trainings will engage vegetable seed producers in the Northwest region Port Townsend, WA – Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) proudly announces support from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) to … Continue reading

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Support Organic Seed Systems

Organic Seed Alliance recently asked one of our partners what he enjoyed most about collaborating with us on seed projects. Marko Colby of Midori Farm responded: “The empowerment that comes from knowing we can improve seed varieties to work better … Continue reading

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Seed Series at Organicology 2013

OSA is a proud co-host of Organicology, an interactive conference designed to meet the diverse needs of our rapidly expanding trade. The conference offers educational and networking events that enhance the understanding and skills of our diverse organic community, from … Continue reading

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OSA to Host Seed Production Workshop in Ojai, California

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host a daylong Seed Production 101 workshop on November 3, 2012 in Ojai, California. Participants can expect to learn fundamental skills to develop and adapt seed varieties for their organic farm conditions. OSA California research … Continue reading

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Organic Seed Production Tutorials Webinar

Join us on November 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PST for an eOrganic webinar introducing a new eXtension online course created by Organic Seed Alliance. The Organic Seed Production Tutorials include instructions on producing beets and chard, brassicas, carrots, lettuce, … Continue reading

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Organic Seed Finder Website Launches Today

MEDIA ADVISORY October 1, 2012 CONTACT Chet Boruff, The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, (309) 736-0120, cboruff@aosca.org AOSCA Launches Organic Seed Finder Website Organic Seed Finder to serve as reliable organic seed resource Moline, IL, October 1, 2012 – … Continue reading

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