Seeds are self-propagating solutions to climate change if we steward them in a way that supports diversity, adaptability, and shared …
Spring NOSB Meeting to Take Place in Atlanta – Submit Comments by April 5
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meets twice a year in a public forum to discuss and vote on proposals that aim to improve …
Help Protect Seed Growers in the Willamette Valley!
The Oregon State Legislature is considering Senate Bill (SB) 789 to protect the Willamette Valley’s vibrant vegetable seed industry from …
Groups Applaud the Biden Administration for Promoting Fair Competition in Seed
Last year, the USDA opened an inquiry into competition concerns in the seed industry, and in particular, the department looked at how …
Take Action: Submit Comments on Seed Patents by Feb. 1, 2023
The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is currently accepting public comments on new initiatives to ensure "robust and reliable patents." The …
OSA Publishes 2023 Policy Platform for Seed
Overview and Timeliness Organic Seed Alliance is proud to announce a 2023 Policy Platform for Seed, a list of priorities for advancing …
Order your ‘Seed Common Ground’ shirts by Nov. 30!
Support our research, education, and advocacy work by spreading the word with original art designed by Kika MacFarlane. Order an …
OSA Testifies at USDA Hearing on Competition and Intellectual Property Rights
OSA’s Kiki Hubbard testified at the USDA’s hearing on seed competition and intellectual property rights (IPR) on August 24, 2022. The public …
NOSB to Host Fall Meeting in Sacramento
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meets twice a year in a public forum to discuss and vote on proposals that aim to improve and …
A Recap on Seed Discussions at the Spring NOSB Meeting
During the Spring 2022 National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting, which was held virtually, National Organic Program (NOP) Deputy …
Considering Organic Certification for Your Farm?
On June 1, US Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack unveiled a plan to transform the food system, including extensive investments from production …
OSA Provides Comments to USDA on Corporate Consolidation and Control Over Seed
Three months ago, the USDA opened an inquiry inviting public input on competition concerns in the seed industry as they relate to …
