Jared Zystro, Author at Organic Seed Alliance

Field Notes · June 26, 2012

Building Organic Seed Systems in California

California has the largest agricultural economy in the U.S. This probably does not come as a surprise to anyone who can picture rolling …

Events · May 6, 2012

Innovative programs at California colleges are training our next generation of farmers in organic, sustainable agricultural practices. These …

Field Notes · February 27, 2012

With its long growing season and rich farming history, the Southeast region has great potential to strengthen its organic seed system. But …

Field Notes · February 21, 2012

Did you know that California produces more vegetable seed than any other state? And that, according to a survey conducted as part of OSA’s …

Events · December 13, 2011

Looking at the agricultural news of the day, I read about how some genetically engineered corn is failing, as corn rootworms evolve to …

Field Notes · October 25, 2011

At OSA, we believe organic farmers need varieties adapted to their organic systems and challenges. We are excited to announce a new project …

Events · October 19, 2011

Last Saturday, OSA teamed up with the Family Farmers Seed Cooperative and Prairie Road Organic Farm to teach a course on the Fundamentals of …

Events · October 6, 2011

Martin Diffley has been growing sweet corn for more than 30 years, but this year he saw something new. In a field trial on his farm, he …

Events · September 20, 2011

The first National Heirloom Expo ended last Thursday on a high note with Vandana Shiva explaining the vital need for sustainable seed …

Resources · August 18, 2011

Here is the second installment of how to pollinate sweet corn. Go here for the first part. In part one, I explained how to put shoot bags on …

Seed Policy · August 12, 2011

Cross-posted from EcoNews Aug/Sept 2011 Seed saving has been part of human culture since the beginning of agriculture. When our ancestors …

Events · August 2, 2011

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2011 Contact: Jared Zystro, (608) 957-4829, jared@seedalliance.org Organic Seed Alliance and Garberville …