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Organic seed field trial with harvested crops drying on tarps at research farm

Field Notes · March 13, 2026

OSPREY: Spring Cleaning


We’re busy behind the scenes preparing for the upcoming growing season as we transition from winter into spring. As we build upon our …

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collage of squash seed harvest and cleaning

Field Notes · December 15, 2025

OSPREY: Wrapping Up Year One


Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and our research partners are wrapping up the first year of the Organic Seed Production Research on Economics …

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Collage of autumn harvest plants and vegetables: top row shows close-up of warty orange squash, cluster of small red cherry tomatoes, dark green zucchini, and a large red heirloom tomato. Bottom row shows fluffy seed heads against a blue sky, striped green-and-yellow squash, pile of red roma tomatoes, and slender green seed pods with blue sky background.

Field Notes · September 24, 2025

Cultivating Impacts From the OSPREY Project


It’s the busiest time of the year for the Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and Yield (OSPREY) project. With the replicated and …

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Field Notes · September 12, 2025

Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT


We're pleased to share that Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT. We applaud CIMMYT in their …

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People seated around round tables in large room at the 2025 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.

Field Notes · September 11, 2025

Fresh Connections on the Leelanau Peninsula: OSA at the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference


Amidst the fruit-filled orchards, stunning sand dunes, and fresh blue waters of the Leelanau Peninsula, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) was …

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Recently transplanted Dark Star Zucchini at the CR Shively Farm in Humboldt County, California. Photo courtesy of Molly Travis (OSA)

Field Notes · June 11, 2025

Updates from the Field: OSPREY


The Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and Yield (OSPREY) project is off to a great start during our first growing season, with …

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Field Notes · March 26, 2025

Get Ready to Grow With the OSPREY Project


In September 2024, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and our research partners launched OSPREY: Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and …

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Field Notes · September 23, 2024

Sorghum and Mung Beans for Community Plant Breeding


Dozens of varieties of sorghum and mung beans are growing at OSA’s California Research Field at the College of the Redwoods Organic Farm in …

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Field Notes · June 21, 2024

Year Two: Systems Approach to Maximize Organic Spinach Productivity 


Organic farmers need spinach varieties that not only have good disease resistance and stress tolerance but also produce good yields of high …

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Field Notes · April 4, 2024

Funding Awarded to Support Western Organic Flower Seed Production


Organic Seed Alliance is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education …

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Events, Field Notes · March 26, 2024

Seeds of Connection: Organic Growers Meet for Discussion in Chimacum, WA


On February 12th, 2024, 2024 Organic Seed Alliance held a meeting with a group of around 14 organic seed growers in the Olympic Peninsula of …

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Events, Field Notes · December 20, 2023

A Visit to the East Coast: Meeting Ujamaa and more!


by Ana Galvis I want to share with all of you that from November 3rd to November 5th, 2023 I had the opportunity to visit the East Coast …

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