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Cathleen McCluskey

Cathleen McCluskey is the outreach director at Organic Seed Alliance. Cathleen supports OSA communications, and coordination of regional and national outreach efforts, and is the chair of the biennial Organic Seed Growers Conference.

Cathleen McCluskey

Resources · August 21, 2023

Organic Seed Producers Directory: Start seed contract planning now


It's not too early to begin planning for 2023/2024 seed contract season. OSA created the Organic Seed Producers Directory to help connect …

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Events, Seed Policy · August 18, 2023

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 …

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Resources · August 17, 2023

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 …

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Uncategorized · August 15, 2023

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 …

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Resources, Seed Policy · July 21, 2023

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 …

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Seed Policy · July 20, 2023

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 …

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Seed Stories · June 21, 2023

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 …

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Conference Guide, Events · June 20, 2023

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 …

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Seed Policy · June 7, 2023

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 …

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Seed Policy · February 2, 2023

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 …

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Events · October 27, 2022

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 …

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State of Organic Seed · June 28, 2022

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 …

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