Inspirational. Professional. Scientific. These are just a few words used by participants to describe our 7th Organic Seed Growers …
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Seed Stewards, Policy Advocates are ‘Farmers of the Year’
OSA was thrilled to see the seed stewarding Podoll family recognized as farmers of the year at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education …
Are You a Farmer Seed Steward?
Farmers who save and improve seed are innovators in their own right. Their seed decisions and practices impact the quality and integrity of …
New ‘Seed Fund’ Accepting Applications — March 1st Deadline
The Rodale Institute and Amy's have launched a "seed fund" to help organic farmers purchase certified organic seed for the 2014 growing …
Year in Review: Education Services Nearly Double
This year OSA nearly doubled its educational services, providing lectures or trainings at 45 events representing 10 states. More than 3,100 …
Year in Review: Deepening Our Roots in California
We are meeting the need for a more robust seed system in California by partnering with the USDA, Columbia Foundation, Gaia Fund, and the …
OSA Receives the ‘Perfect Propagator Award’
Earlier this month, OSA's John Navazio experienced his first Provender Alliance conference to accept the "Perfect Propagator Award" on …
An Autumn Letter from Our Director
This year, OSA celebrates a landmark anniversary. It's hard to believe that after ten years we have already established ourselves as the …
Specialty Crop Grant to Increase Access to Local Vegetables
OSA is proud to announce that it has received funding to address the high demand for year-round availability of locally grown vegetables in …
On the Beauty and Necessity of Genetic Diversity
Yesterday The Washington Post published a piece, titled: "Why perfect-looking produce can be less than ideal." The author visited with OSA's …
OSA Welcomes Laurie McKenzie
OSA's newest intern, Laurie McKenzie, is a recent graduate of Oregon State University where she earned a masters of science degree in …
The Organic Seed Research Community is Growing
A cornerstone of OSA’s research program is engaging with the scientific community to advance organic plant breeding knowledge and practices. …
