Are you interested in being paid to conduct seed yield trials while contributing to vital research that will benefit seed producers across …

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers
Jared Zystro is OSA’s research and education co-director. In his work at OSA, he manages OSA’s regional development in California, conducts participatory breeding projects and variety trials, and teaches farmers about seed production and plant breeding at workshops, conferences and field days.
Are you interested in being paid to conduct seed yield trials while contributing to vital research that will benefit seed producers across …
Dozens of varieties of sorghum and mung beans are growing at OSA’s California Research Field at the College of the Redwoods Organic Farm in …
State of Organic Seed Report “Seed growers are at the heart of organic seed systems. From farmers who save seeds to the growers behind …
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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to participate in the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, a conference that focuses on larger …
Organic Seed Alliance's California-based field research season is underway with our participatory quinoa breeding project. We're continuing …
Updated July 5, 2022: Application period is closed Are you interested in learning seed growing and seed research skills in California? …
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On October 4th seed producers, seed company representatives, plant breeders, gardeners, and community members gathered in temperate coastal …
Breeding for Organic Agriculture Organic agriculture has been growing for decades, yet relatively few varieties have been bred for organic …
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Thanks to everyone who made it out to our organic research field day on Sept. 29th in Pescadero, CA, with OSA's Steve Peters. The day …
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OSA's California activities are in full swing, with organic plant breeding, variety trials, and educational workshops happening throughout …
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Titus Dairy and Organic Seed Alliance will host a variety trial field day to showcase the 2015 local organic silage corn variety trials. The …
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Organic Seed Alliance recently hosted the first-ever California Organic Seed Summit at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks. The purpose was …
Promoting an abundant and diverse organic seed supply, tended in perpetuity by skilled and interconnected communities