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Autumn Letter from Our Director

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Micaela Colley

Through our autumn newsletter we’d like to introduce you to the inspiring projects and people that OSA’s involved with throughout the year to improve organic seed for farmers and the broader organic community. As OSA witnessed at the recent Student Symposium … Continue reading →

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New Organic Seed Database Announced

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2012 CONTACT Kristina Hubbard, Organic Seed Alliance, (406) 493-6965, kristina@seedalliance.org AOSCA Announces New Organic Seed Database Organic Seed Finder to serve as reliable organic seed resource PORT TOWNSEND, Sept. 25, 2012 – Next month, the … 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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Upcoming Organic Seed Alliance Events

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

OSA staff is participating at events throughout the country. Take a look at the schedule below for event and registration details. We hope to see you soon! On-Farm Variety Trials: Benefits and Methods | July 23, 2012 Join OSA’s Micaela … Continue reading →

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The Farm Bill and Seed

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Kristina Hubbard

By now you have probably received more Farm Bill emails than you can count. With the Senate passing its Farm Bill last week and the House taking it up next month, here’s a quick update on how seed is fairing … Continue reading →

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OSA Publishes Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

Port Townsend, WA – Today Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) announced the release of the nation’s first Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit. The new publication supports participatory plant breeding (PPB) projects that aim to increase the availability and quality of organic seed. … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Seed Savers in Hawaii

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

The role of education is pivotal to advancing the ethical development and stewardship of seed for future generations. Here at OSA we continue working to put the control of seed back into the hands of the public. Our educational outreach … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host a two-day Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course on June 4-5, 2012, in Port Townsend, Washington. Participants can expect to learn fundamental skills to develop and adapt seed varieties for their organic farm conditions. … Continue reading →

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One Million Strong for GE Food Labeling

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

The call for labeling of GE foods is sounding around the country. Today, the multi-partner “Just Label It” campaign has acquired 1 million supporters of a petition to the FDA calling for mandatory labeling of GE foods. This is a … Continue reading →

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“Breeding for Nutrition” Webinar – Friday, March 23rd 11am Pacific

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Cathleen McCluskey

Join OSA and eOrganic for the upcoming “Breeding for Nutrition” webinar on March 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. Pacific. Speakers include Jim Myers of Oregon State University, Phil Simon of University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Walter Goldstein of the Mandaamin Institute. … Continue reading →

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