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OSA Denounces Bayer’s Takeover of Monsanto
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division says it will allow Bayer's $66 billion purchase of Monsanto. The companies reached a …
Seeds for the Future Act Introduced in Senate
Organic Seed Alliance applauds Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for introducing The Seeds for the Future Act (S. 2964) today. The bill will …
Tell Congress: Vote No on House Farm Bill
We have a big problem in Washington, DC: one that could harm farmers and communities around the country. The House of Representatives is …
Advocating for a Better Farm Bill, Beginning with Seed
The Farm Bill is an enormous, nearly trillion dollar piece of legislation that governs many aspects of our food and farming system. It’s up …
Congressman Kilmer Talks Farm Bill with OSA and Local Farmers
Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-6) visited the OSA Research Farm in Chimacum, WA, on April 23 to hear what farmers in his district think of the …
NOSB to Discuss Seed Integrity this Spring
Join OSA in Tucson, AZ, next month for the spring meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from April 25 - 27. One …
Seeds for the Future Act Will Support Public Plant Breeding
Organic Seed Alliance applauds Representatives Pocan (D-WI) and Soto (D-FL) for introducing The Seeds for the Future Act this week (HB …
Poll: Farmers Oppose Bayer-Monsanto Merger
An overwhelming majority of surveyed farmers are concerned about the proposed Bayer-Monsanto merger and believe it will have a negative …
Organic Research Bill Introduced in Senate
Organic Seed Alliance applauds Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA) for introducing the Organic Agricultural Research Act of …
Tell Congress: Support Organic Research!
The organic food sector continues to grow, offering farmers new market opportunities and often times higher prices for their products. …
The NOSB Discusses Organic Seed Policy
Last month, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) discussed an organic seed policy proposal developed by the Crops Subcommittee. The …
