Register below to join us at the Midwest Regional Seeds Field Day on September 1, 2021, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, at Riverbend Farm in Delano, MN. Participants will learn how to select, save, and sell regionally adapted varieties on their farm.
Hear from farmers about how they make selections to improve or maintain crop varieties, and how working with seed companies and universities can strengthen a farm operation. Topics and demonstrations will include region- specific seed saving techniques, useful tools for both small-scale and wholesale seed growers, and more.
Hosted by Organic Seed Alliance and Greg Reynolds of Riverbend Farm, in collaboration with Koby Jeshkeit-Hagen of Seed Sages, and Dr. Julie Dawson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Not in the area or prefer to watch online? No problem, we’ll come to you! Join us live on Instagram at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 pm CDT for virtual tours of the farm and to chat with presenters and participants during the event. Follow OSA on Instagram @organic_seed_alliance and turn on notifications for live videos so you don’t miss it!
This field day is being offered free of charge, though pre-registration below is required. Questions? Contact Michael Lordon.
COVID Protocols
Although our event will be held outdoors, masks that cover the nose and mouth will be required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination and test status, for the duration of the event, as set by the guidelines of our host farm. Masks may be removed while eating or drinking. OSA will have masks available onsite.
The event will be set up to encourage physical distancing by planning adequate space between stations and utilizing voice amplification systems when necessary.
Additionally, OSA requests that individuals stay home and instead are invited to join us for a virtual broadcast of the event (see above for more details) if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last ten days
- They are waiting for COVID-19 test results
- They have COVID-19 symptoms
- They have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19
- They know in advance that they will not be able to meet the state, local, or host site protocols as referenced
Any individual failing to comply with these protocols will not be admitted or allowed to remain at the event. If you have questions or concerns, please discuss them with our on-site staff or contact OSA Events Coordinator Rebekah Korenowsky Woods at rebekah@seedalliance.org.
