Organic Seed Alliance is a proud host of the organic seed track at the upcoming San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit to be held March 7 – 8, 2014, on Orcas Island. See below for session details.
The 2014 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit will offer a two-day program packed with information and inspiration, including a stellar line-up of keynote speakers and session leaders. Participating organizations include Organic Seed Alliance (OSA), Washington State University (WSU) NW Research and Extension Center, NW Agriculture Business Center (NABC), and the WA State Small Farms Team.
Seed Production Basics
Micaela Colley, Organic Seed Alliance; Nash Huber, Nash’s Organic Produce
On-farm Plant Breeding and Variety Trials
John Navazio and Micaela Colley, Organic Seed Alliance
NW Regional Seed Systems
Micaela Colley, Organic Seed Alliance; Nash Huber, Nash’s Organic Produce
Seed Production as Part of a Diversified Farm
Nash Huber, Nash’s Organic Produce
Keynote Address by Steve Jones of WSU
Seed Swap
Be sure to bring your seeds for the summit’s seed swap hosted by the Orcas Island Seed Library.
To find out more about the summit and schedule, go to http://sjcarc.org/summit/.
Scholarships and affordable accommodations are available. For accommodations, contact Candace Jagel at (360)370-7664 or by email.
To register, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/560288.
