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Cara Loriz

Cara Loriz is OSA's executive director. Before joining OSA, she led the start-up of Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, an organic farm on Shelter Island, New York. Cara holds degrees in geology and technical writing, and taught environmental science and geology in California, Utah, and Ohio.

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Support Organic Seed · June 13, 2022

Looking back on 2021


2021 Annual Report With thanks to our supporters, funders and program partners, we invite you to read OSA’s 2021 annual report (opens to …

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Support Organic Seed · May 10, 2022

Thank you for Giving BIG!


Thanks to the generous contributions of our supporters and matching donors -- including our friends at Organically Grown Company -- Organic …

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Support Organic Seed · November 12, 2021

Support OSA with a purchase of Seed Reconnects apparel


With so many challenges in this world, are you longing for reconnection, to rediscover a sense of belonging, and to heal as a people and a …

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Events · September 28, 2021

Celebrate Seed at the Tilth Conference This November


OSA is excited to participate in the annual Tilth Conference, November 19-21 in Lynnwood, WA, that celebrates “The Innovative WA Farmer: …

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Support Organic Seed · September 13, 2021

Research Awards Support Organic Seed and Participatory Plant Breeding


The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced 22 new research grants through the Organic Agriculture Research …

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Support Organic Seed · August 16, 2021

Call for Nominations to Join Our Board of Directors


Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is reaching out to our partners, supporters and constituents to uplift leaders in our community who care deeply …

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Support Organic Seed · June 29, 2021

Our 2020 Annual Report


Reflecting on the pain and progress of 2020, Organic Seed Alliance is grateful to have persevered through a challenging year thanks to …

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Support Organic Seed · June 29, 2021

Gratitude for Our Supporters


Can OSA’s critical on-farm research, farmer education and policy advocacy work change the food system? When we asked our supporters this …

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Support Organic Seed · May 1, 2021

Clif Family Foundation Helps Fuel the Organic Seed Movement


Organic Seed Alliance is honored to have received a 2020 general support grant this past fall from the Clif Family Foundation, a long-time …

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Support Organic Seed · April 30, 2021

Want to make a match? GiveBIG today!


You did it before and you can do it again! All of us at Organic Seed Alliance are so grateful for your generosity during past GiveBIG …

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Field Notes · February 19, 2021

We’re Hiring!


OSA is pleased to announce that we're currently accepting applications for two job openings. Please follow the links below to read the full …

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Support Organic Seed · December 21, 2020

Seed Is Essential. And So Is Your Support.


This year was hard. It was also humbling, illuminating, and a constant exercise in centering our values and persevering. 2020 revealed a …

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