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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

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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Events · June 28, 2022

Help Shape the Next Washington Organic Seed Summit / Ayude a dar forma a la próxima Cumbre de semillas ecológicas de Washington


👇🏼 En español Help Shape the Next Washington Organic Seed Summit Calling all Washington-based established and aspiring seed …

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Seed Policy · June 8, 2022

One more week to make your voice heard!


Update: This comment period closed on June 15, 2022. Read OSA's full comments here. Are you a seed grower or company with firsthand …

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Events · April 19, 2022

Watch Live: Virtual California Variety Showcase, June 6–8


We're partnering with the incredible Culinary Breeding Network for the CBN x OSA California Variety Showcase to be held virtually June 6 – …

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Seed Policy · April 15, 2022

Speak Your Truth on Seed Industry Consolidation & Intellectual Property Rights


Submit comments to USDA  through May 16, 2022 On March 11, the USDA launched an inquiry into public concerns regarding seeds and …

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Events · April 14, 2022

Registration Open for the 2022 Student Organic Seed Symposium


We're excited to share that the Student Organic Seed Symposium is BACK! Registration for the 9th Annual Student Organic Seed Symposium …

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Resources · March 30, 2022

New Resources: Sweet Pepper Breeding and Seed Saving in the Midwest


We're pleased to share two new resources for breeding sweet peppers in the Midwest. The new publications are intended to be practical tools …

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Field Notes · March 22, 2022

Introducing Our New Teammates


We're excited to introduce you to the new folks joining our team here at OSA! This year, we're welcoming two new permanent staff members, a …

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Events · March 4, 2022

11th Organic Seed Growers Conference Draws Over 1,200 Participants


Last month, over 1,200 seed people from 48 U.S. states and 39 countries from across the Earth participated virtually in the weeklong 11th …

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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!

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