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Micaela Colley

Micaela Colley is the author of several publications on organic seed and leads OSA’s research and education programs focused on organic seed production and organic plant breeding.

Micaela Colley

Field Notes · December 20, 2022

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 …

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Resources · March 22, 2021

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 …

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Field Notes · March 30, 2020

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, …

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Field Notes · October 3, 2019

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 …

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Field Notes · June 17, 2019

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 …

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Events · December 20, 2018

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 …

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Events · September 18, 2018

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 …

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Field Notes · March 22, 2018

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 …

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Uncategorized · March 22, 2018

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 …

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Events · September 8, 2017

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 …

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Events · September 7, 2017

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 …

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Field Notes · July 22, 2017

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 …

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