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Our Values

These are the values that guide our work:

ACTION: We value taking action to support seed growers and to remove structural barriers to a just and equitable seed and food system.

CIVILITY: We value civil discourse on issues that matter to our constituents.

COLLABORATION: We value public participation in decision-making – in the field and in policy – beginning with the grassroots, resulting in the co-creation of knowledge and shared solutions.

COMMUNITY RIGHTS: We value a community’s right to determine whether and how culturally important seed are used and shared.

DIVERSITY: We value genetic, biological, cultural, and social diversity in our seed and food system.

EQUITY: We value the equitable treatment of all individuals and equitable rights for all, and the equitable exchange of seed with appropriate acknowledgement and compensation.

FAIRNESS: We value fair competition, labor, markets, and opportunities for all.

FARMERS: We value the leadership and rights of farmers across time and scale in research, education, policy, seed stewardship, and food security.

HEALTH: We value a healthy environment and the health of all species, including the right to clean air, soil, and water.

INCLUSIVITY: We value an organizational and program environment that is inclusive of all.

INTEGRITY: We value the integrity of seed and personal and professional integrity in the people who steward them.

PRECAUTION: We value preventative actions and policy positions in the face of uncertainty.

PUBLIC GOOD: We value actions, programs, and policies that aim to serve the public good first.

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Tune in Jan. 16–24! Check out the full day of seed production workshops on 1/18 & seed growers' evening meet-up to discuss mentorship & internship collaborations happening that same evening. REGISTER nofany.org/2021-wint… (1/3) pic.twitter.com/6muw…

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“Plants and soil microbes can co-exist and benefit each other in so many ways, but we’ve seen that the plants we’ve bred for certain traits have broken that relationship." - Lori Hoagland @PurdueAg #TOMI @USDA_NIFA Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/y58sgmlw

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The unwanted presence of genetically engineered traits in organic & other non-GMO varieties is a challenge for seed producers. Please join us for a listening session on this topic on 1/19 @ 3pm ET. Register here to make your voice heard: shorturl.at/sCIJO pic.twitter.com/XbjR…

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From all of us at OSA, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 for your support this past year and for being a part of our community! We’re eager to keep the momentum and collaborations growing in 2021. Best wishes for the New Year! 💚 pic.twitter.com/MS9F…

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As we close out this challenging year, all of us at OSA are profoundly grateful for the supporters who encourage and inspire us. Thank you for helping us seed a prosperous New Year with an end-of-year donation today: seedalliance.org/giv… 🌱 #SeedIsEssential pic.twitter.com/B8xT…

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