Buckwheat is a tiny but mighty staple crop emerging in the Pacific Northwest food and farming scene with potential to diversify our diets, …
Spinach Trial Underway to Inform Seed Production
Access to a consistent seed supply of varieties adapted to organic and low-input production is important for success of organic and …
Sign up by July 1 to Participate in an On-farm Carrot Trial
UPDATE JUNE 20, 2023 – Due to a large number of responses to participate in this trial, we are no longer accepting sign-ups. If you signed …
New Organically Bred, Colorful Varieties Ready for Spring Gardens
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 …
