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Jared Zystro

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.

Jared Zystro

Resources · July 29, 2011

How to Pollinate Your Own Sweet Corn


As August approaches, the next phase of the organic sweet corn project begins. As part of the Northern Organic Variety Improvement …

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Field Notes · May 13, 2011

From the Field: Participatory Breeding in Sweet Corn


The weather was perfect for planting at Eel River Produce in Shively, CA this past Wednesday. The seedbed was prepared and the old Planet …

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Uncategorized · April 6, 2011

OSA Receives Funds for Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit


As part of the Seed Matters initiative, the Organic Farming Research Foundation announced over $12,000 in funding for OSA to develop a …

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Events · March 23, 2011

Join OSA at the Humboldt Seed and Plant Exchange


Join OSA's California Research & Education Specialist Jared Zystro, at the 13th Annual Humboldt Seed and Plant Exchange on March 27th, …

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Events · February 21, 2011

Gettin’ Schooled in Seed Production


Organic Seed Alliance hosted a hugely successful Organic Seed Intensive at the 2011 Organicology conference. Over 60 attendees were able to …

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Uncategorized · October 5, 2010

Report from OSA’s Grain & Seed Field Day in Humboldt County


OSA hosted a grain and seed field day at Shakefork Community Farm in Carlotta, Humboldt County, CA this past weekend.  OSA's Jared Zystro …

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