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 …
Highlights from the Midwest Regional Seeds Field Day
On September 1, 2021, an enthusiastic group of farmers, gardeners, researchers, and community members gathered at Riverbend Farm in Delano, …