“OSA is a convener, partner, and leader in creating the alternative system that small farmers need as the seed industry consolidates: a …
Archives for 2011
NOVIC Launches Website: Variety Trial Data, Events & More
In 2011, the Northern Organic Variety Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) continued developing and evaluating varieties of carrots, sweet …
The Promising Potential of Open-Pollinated Corn
The following article is a response to a New York Times opinion piece published on December 15, 2011, titled: "Nepal and Others Mull …
Why I Give to OSA
"Seeds are all about the next generation, which is exactly what organic is about. The work of OSA is crucial to the future of food and …
OSA & WSU Host Workshop for San Juan Farmers
OSA’s seed saving workshop for gardeners and farmers took place on a frosty fall morning last Monday at Skagit Valley Community College/WSU …
Safeguarding Diversity for Organic Farmers
OSA’s research program strengthened organic seed systems in two major ways this year: by developing new varieties best suited for organic …
Dr. Bill Tracy to Keynote Organic Seed Growers Conference
Looking at the agricultural news of the day, I read about how some genetically engineered corn is failing, as corn rootworms evolve to …
Showcase Your Seed Business or Organization!
Advertise in the Sixth Organic Seed Growers Conference Program! This is a terrific opportunity to showcase your business or organization …
OSA Board Member to Join NOSB
OSA is happy to announce the recent appointment of Zea Sonnabend to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Zea is the Policy …
Have You Told USDA How You Feel About GE Sugar Beets?
In 2008, OSA along with our partners, including the attorneys at Center for Food Safety (CFS), successfully won a lawsuit against USDA for …
Register Today! 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference
Strengthening Community Seed Systems January 19 - 21, 2012 Fort Worden State Park Port Townsend, Washington How we steward our seed …
Farmers Stand Up for Seed Integrity at GE Beet Hearing
Farmers stood up for seed integrity last week in Corvallis, OR, where a listening session on GE sugar beets provided a forum for discussing …
