• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Organic Seed Alliance

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

  • News
  • Programs
    • Education
      • 2026 Organic Seed Production Online Course
      • 2026 On-Farm Plant Breeding for Resilient Organic Systems | Online Course
    • Research
      • The OSPREY Project
    • Advocacy
    • Outreach
  • Publications
    • Recent Publications
    • How-to Guides
    • Reports
    • Webinars
    • Worksheets & Record-keeping
    • Conference Proceedings
    • All Publications
  • Resources
    • Courses
      • Organic Seed Production
      • On-Farm Plant Breeding for Resilient Organic Systems
      • Asynchronous Organic Seed Production
      • Midwest Organic Seed Production
    • Online Toolkits
      • Variety Trial Tool
      • Seed Economics Toolkit
      • Seed Cleaning Toolkit
    • Organic Seed Producers & Farm Directory
    • Seed Policy Platform
    • State of Organic Seed
    • Organic Seed Commons
    • International Property Rights on Seed
    • OSA’s YouTube Channel
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Open House Quarterly Call Series
    • Organic Seed Growers Conference
  • About
    • About OSA
    • Impact
    • Staff & Board
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Press & Media
    • Seed FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Give

Cathleen McCluskey

Cathleen McCluskey is the Executive Director at Organic Seed Alliance. Her interdisciplinary research on the ways in which context influences the relationship between humans and seed helps guide the organization in further stewarding equitable, inclusive programs rooted in participatory methodologies and aimed at putting the power of seed in the hands of growers.

Cathleen McCluskey

Events · July 30, 2014

Upcoming Carrot Field Day in Washington State


Join us for the upcoming "Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture Field Day" to be held August 15, 2014, at the Washington State …

Continue Reading

Events · July 15, 2014

Upcoming Organic Seed Field Day and Training in North Carolina


Save the date for the upcoming "Organic Cucurbit Variety Selection and Seed Saving Field Day" to be held August 12, 2014, at the Mountain …

Continue Reading

Field Notes · July 15, 2014

OSA Welcomes Ken Greene to Board of Directors


OSA's board of directors spans the U.S. and includes a diverse group of dedicated professionals from multiple roles in the organic seed …

Continue Reading

Support Organic Seed · July 11, 2014

New Businesses Supporting Organic Seed


The importance of our work is becoming visible to a larger audience and we couldn't be more excited. Many thanks to all of you who …

Continue Reading

Resources · July 8, 2014

Webinar on Keeping Seed Crops Healthy


This spring, OSA's John Navazio presented in a webinar titled "Keeping Your Seed Crops Healthy" with Jodi Lew-Smith of High Mowing Organic …

Continue Reading

Resources · June 13, 2014

Did You Miss the Organic Seed Webinar?


"Understanding the National Organic Program Seed Rule and Sourcing Organic Seed" is now archived and available at eXtension.org for anyone …

Continue Reading

Seed Policy · May 21, 2014

Understanding the NOP Seed Rule & Sourcing Organic Seed


Please join us for an important organic seed webinar on June 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, 10:00 a.m. CDT, 9:00 a.m. MDT, 8:00 a.m. …

Continue Reading

Events · May 20, 2014

Upcoming Course in WA: Breeding Self-Pollinating Crops


We hope you’ll join us for a course on breeding self-pollinating crops on June 16, 2014, in Greenbank, WA. Register today. “Breeding …

Continue Reading

Events · May 9, 2014

Join OSA in Seattle Tonight!


Join OSA's Micaela Colley tonight (May 13) in Seattle for a Sustainable Path Foundation seminar at Town Hall. Speakers will focus on …

Continue Reading

Events · April 9, 2014

Organicology 2015 Call for Agenda Input


Planning for Organicology is underway and Organic Seed Alliance is a proud co-host! Mark your calendars to join us in Portland, Oregon, for …

Continue Reading

Events · March 27, 2014

OSA Anniversary Address by Matthew Dillon


The 7th Organic Seed Growers Conference drew a record turnout, with 450 participants attending the event in Corvallis, Oregon, from January …

Continue Reading

Field Notes · March 27, 2014

A Letter From Our Director


Inspirational. Professional. Scientific. These are just a few words used by participants to describe our 7th Organic Seed Growers …

Continue Reading

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Footer

Seed Alliance logo

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Copyright © 2026 Organic Seed Alliance · All Rights Reserved · Website by Tomatillo Design

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

PO Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

About
About OSA
Staff & Board
Impact
Careers
Contact Us

Programs
Research
Education
Advocacy
Outreach

Organic Seed Commons
State of Organic Seed

Get Involved
Advocate
Donate
Participate

Subscribe

Organic Seed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 51-0175667.

© 2026 Organic Seed Alliance. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy

Charitable Disclosure

Request for Proposals are LIVE!

In 2027, we will have separate In-person (March 26th & 27th) and Virtual (March 30th & 31st) components, providing an interactive agenda of workshops, demonstrations, farm tours, lightning talks, art, seed swaps, affinity spaces, keynote presentations, and of course – celebration!

RFP due July 1st, 2026
Submit a proposal