Regional adapted seed is a critical component of creating a resilient food system. The Midwest is a key agricultural region, but its unique …
OSA attends Fireside Chat with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and Representative Slotkin in Michigan
Organic Seed Alliance was invited to attend the “Investing in America Rural Prosperity Fireside Chat” with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom …
OSA Contracts with Transition to Organic Partnership Program in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to start working with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) through the United States …
Cultivating Collaboration at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
To some people that work in agriculture, winter is synonymous with conference season. Agriculture conferences are opportunities to learn the …
Updates from the USDA Seed Liaison Initiative
Back in our summer newsletter, we shared that the United States Department of Agriculture had launched the Seed Liaison Initiative to help …
Building a Just and Equitable Seed Community: Register Now for One-Day Learning Experience in Michigan
We are excited to be a part of an upcoming “Organic Intensive” workshop hosted by Michigan Organic Food and Farming Alliance (MOFFA). The …
Highlights from the 2023 Midwest Regional Seed and Plant Breeding Field Day
On a bright and beautiful day in the middle of August, Organic Seed Alliance and partners hosted a field day at Nature and Nurture Farm …
Organic Seed Alliance Hosts Farm Bill Advocacy Event in Michigan
A group of organic farmers and sustainable agriculture advocates recently convened at Nature and Nurture Farm outside Ann Arbor, Michigan to …
Tips for Getting Involved in Organic Plant Breeding
We're sharing these easy steps below for folks just starting out in their plant breeding journey. These tips will help you take a more …
New Webinar Series: Practical Training for On-Farm and Collaborative Plant Breeding
If you study food and farming, you will inevitably learn about the ways in which our agricultural system is broken as a result of historical …
What to Look Forward to with the Midwest Regional Seed Network in 2023
As 2022 comes to a close, let’s look ahead at some of the exciting events and opportunities that will be coming to the Midwest region in …
Midwest Collaborative Plant Breeding Field Day Highlights
Collaboration is a key component of an equitable and adaptive agricultural system. Participatory plant breeding (PPB) is an approach for …
