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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

Field Notes, Resources · December 18, 2017

News from California: Variety Trial Research & New Organic Seed Directory


California leads the nation in vegetable seed production, yet less than half of the vegetable seed planted on organic farms in the state is …

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Conference Guide, Events · November 16, 2017

Your Guide to the Organic Seed Growers Conference!


Reserve your place today for the largest organic seed event in the U.S. Registration is now open for the 9th Organic Seed Growers …

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Events · September 6, 2017

Join Us for Our Community Field Day & Tasting!


Summer is BUSY, fueled by long days and full fields. As the days get a bit shorter and autumn approaches, we invite you to join us at our …

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Events · July 14, 2017

Snapshots from our Kale Breeding Workshop in Canada


This past week, OSA's Laurie McKenzie traveled by land, air, and sea (okay, just land and sea) to train Canadian farmers and students in …

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Events · July 11, 2017

Learn How to Grow Organic Seed and Breed New Varieties


Join us for a one-day field based course on organic plant breeding and seed production. Nationally renowned plant breeders from the …

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Events · July 6, 2017

Let’s Hang Out: Upcoming Organic Seed Events in California


We know it's a busy time of year (my goodness, WHAT are we going to do with all of these zucchini?!) but take a minute and mark your …

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Seed Policy · June 22, 2017

Talking Organic Seed Policy on Capitol Hill


Earlier this month, Organic Seed Alliance went to Washington, DC, as part of the National Organic Coalition's annual fly-in. OSA is a proud …

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Events · June 20, 2017

Call for proposals: 9th Organic Seed Growers Conference


OSA invites you to help shape the 9th Organic Seed Growers Conference by providing proposals for content. This is your opportunity to share …

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Events · June 14, 2017

Join Us: Organic Seed Training in Indiana


Join OSA's Micaela Colley and our partners from the Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA) and Tomato Organic Management and …

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Events · June 2, 2017

This Weekend’s Menu: Roasted Carrot Bolognese


Spring is in full swing and depending on where you live, carrots are back in our market booths. At Organic Seed Alliance's research farm in …

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Media Spotlight · May 25, 2017

OSA Featured in Edible Seattle


OSA's classical plant breeding work is featured in this spring's Edible Seattle magazine. The piece focuses on our Olympic Sweet …

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Support Organic Seed · May 11, 2017

Thanks for GivingBIG!


Thanks to our dedicated donors, we reached our #GiveBIG goals by nearly double! Our gifts totaled over $19,000. We want to send a big shout …

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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
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