The future is rosy and bright for spring gardens this year as seed shoppers gain access to new, organically bred varieties. We’re excited to …
Understanding the Economics of Organic Seed Production
Organic seed production is a developing industry and viable economic opportunity for organic growers. While growing seed can be deeply …
Breeding Carrots with Partners to Address Diverse Needs
Carrots are a mainstay of vegetable diets across the country and around the world. A wide diversity of types with various colors, textures, …
Farm to Flavor: Culinary Breeding in Carrots
Floral. Sweet. Crispy. Carroty. Discerning eaters know that carrots don’t all taste alike, even organically grown ones. Carrots are a …
Inspiring Exchanges with European Seed Allies
The urgent need to protect and expand genetic diversity and foster ecological seed systems is a call heard around the globe. Organic Seed …
Building Bridges with European Seed Communities
The urgent call to reinvigorate biodiversity and re-empower farmers and eaters in our food system is ringing across the globe. While OSA’s …
Organic Plant Breeding in the Southeast
Last week Organic Seed Alliance was in Virginia to help lead an on-farm plant breeding course hosted by the Northern Organic Vegetable …
Carrot Breeders Find Promising Results at Winter Nursery
Before the official beginning of spring and 2018 field preparations in the Pacific Northwest, OSA’s Laurie McKenzie and Micaela Colley …
Supporting Hawaii’s Growing Seed Movement
The Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) team recently joined tropical plant breeders at the University of Hawaii to …
3rd Annual Tomato Taste-Off!
The August heat delivered an exceptional tomato season this year in Jefferson County, Washington, home of our research farm. Last weekend …
Seed to Kitchen Event Highlights Organic Breeding
Farmers, plant breeders, seed companies, and other agriculturalists gathered last week in Madison for a tour of field trials hosted by the …
What’s Red, Pink, and Not Bolting Right Now?
Answer: The best performers in our 2017 Swiss Chard variety trials. Swiss Chard is a biennial seed crop, meaning it produces leaves and a …
