• 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 23, 2012

Upcoming Organic Seed Alliance Events


OSA staff is participating at events throughout the country. Take a look at the schedule below for event and registration details. We hope …

Continue Reading

Resources · July 17, 2012

Sourcing Organic Seed Just Got Easier


MEDIA ADVISORY July 17, 2012 Sourcing Organic Seed Just Got Easier Webinar to introduce new database for tracking organic seed …

Continue Reading

Events · July 3, 2012

Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course


Last month, OSA, with support from Seed Matters, hosted our Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course to a group of 25 dedicated …

Continue Reading

Resources · June 7, 2012

OSA Publishes Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit


Port Townsend, WA – Today Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) announced the release of the nation’s first Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit. The …

Continue Reading

Field Notes · May 29, 2012

Cultivating Seed Savers in Hawaii


The role of education is pivotal to advancing the ethical development and stewardship of seed for future generations. Here at OSA we …

Continue Reading

Events · May 21, 2012

Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course


Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host a two-day Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course on June 4-5, 2012, in Port Townsend, …

Continue Reading

Seed Policy · March 27, 2012

One Million Strong for GE Food Labeling


The call for labeling of GE foods is sounding around the country. Today, the multi-partner "Just Label It" campaign has acquired 1 million …

Continue Reading

Events · March 19, 2012

“Breeding for Nutrition” Webinar – Friday, March 23rd 11am Pacific


Join OSA and eOrganic for the upcoming "Breeding for Nutrition" webinar on March 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. Pacific. Speakers include Jim Myers of …

Continue Reading

Field Notes · March 13, 2012

Spring Letter from OSA’s Executive Director


All of us at Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) are still basking in the success of our 6th Organic Seed Growers Conference, held this past …

Continue Reading

Field Notes · March 13, 2012

OSA and Partners Receive USDA-OREI Grant to Enhance Organic Carrot Varieties


Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to announce a new project to breed organic carrot varieties best suited for organic systems and …

Continue Reading

Events · February 20, 2012

Last Day to Register – Join OSA in Seattle, WA


Join OSA's Executive Director Micaela Colley, along with co-founder and event keynote Matthew Dillon, at the Seattle Chef Collaborative's …

Continue Reading

Events · February 8, 2012

Seed Swapping for a Strong Community Seed System


OSA joined the Orcas Island, WA community for their 3rd Annual Heritage Seed and Plant Exchange this past weekend. The spring-like afternoon …

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