It's not too early to begin planning for 2023/2024 seed contract season. OSA created the Organic Seed Producers Directory to help connect …
National Organic Standards Board Fall ’23 Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) hosts public forums twice a year to discuss issues related to the National Organic Program and …
Navigating Intellectual Property Rights Used on Seed
In the U.S., navigating intellectual property rights that are commonly used on seed can be confusing and complicated. Over the years OSA has …
OSA Launches Search for New Executive Director
We're pleased to announce the launch of a nationwide search for a collaborative, thoughtful, and forward-thinking Executive Director to lead …
USDA Launches New Seed Liaison Initiative
This week USDA announced the launch of its Seed Liaison Initiative to help growers, plant breeders, and others who work with seed navigate …
OSA Delivers Comments on Seed Industry Competition Issues in Washington, DC
Last week, Organic Seed Alliance's Outreach Director Cathleen McCluskey traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in meetings at the White …
Welcoming New Teammates and Saying Farewell to Another
This spring has brought with it new projects in the field and changes to our OSA team. We're excited to welcome two new teammates and bid …
A Fallow Year for the Organic Seed Growers Conference
We'll gather again in winter 2025 The Organic Seed Growers Conference is a biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities …
Take Action by June 9 to Support Organic Agriculture
Make your voice heard by this Friday, June 9th The House Agriculture Committee is asking for public feedback about the 2023 Farm Bill …
OSA Submits Comments on Seed Patents
Last month, OSA submitted comments to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in response to its new initiatives to ensure “robust and …
Organic Seed Growers Conference Collaborative Planning Session
Your seed work needs. Your conference. The Organic Seed Growers Conference is a biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed …
New Resources from State of Organic Seed, 2022
In March, OSA released our most recent State of Organic Seed (SOS) report, an ongoing project to monitor organic seed systems in …
