On Aug. 17th, OSA hosted a Virtual Farm Bill Learning and Listening Session with co-hosts from Experimental Farm Network, Farm Action, …
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OSA Testifies at USDA Hearing on Competition and Intellectual Property Rights
OSAβs Kiki Hubbard testified at the USDAβs hearing on seed competition and intellectual property rights (IPR) on August 24, 2022. The public …
NOSB to Host Fall Meeting in Sacramento
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meets twice a year in a public forum to discuss and vote on proposals that aim to improve and …
OSA Hosts Representative Kilmer for a Farm Bill Discussion with Local Growers
βWhat keeps you up at night?β Rep. Derek Kilmer asked 35 farmers and members of the Olympic Peninsula agricultural community gathered at …
A Recap on Seed Discussions at the Spring NOSB Meeting
During the Spring 2022 National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting, which was held virtually, National Organic Program (NOP) Deputy …
Considering Organic Certification for Your Farm?
On June 1, US Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack unveiled a plan to transform the food system, including extensive investments from production …
OSA Provides Comments to USDA on Corporate Consolidation and Control Over Seed
Three months ago, the USDA opened an inquiry inviting public input on competition concerns in the seed industry as they relate to …
One more week to make your voice heard!
Update: This comment period closed on June 15, 2022. Read OSA's full comments here. Are you a seed grower or company with firsthand …
Speak Your Truth on Seed Industry Consolidation & Intellectual Property Rights
Submit comments to USDA through May 16, 2022 On March 11, the USDA launched an inquiry into public concerns regarding seeds and …
Don’t Miss These Policy Action Opportunities!
Please take a minute to review three important policy comment opportunities related to organic seed systems in the US. From the organic …
Utility patents and their discontents
In the seed industry, utility patents dominate as the most lucrative form of intellectual property. A utility patent …
Can I Save My Seed?
Winter has settled in the northern hemisphere and many of us have put our farms to bed for the season. Some may be headed off to a restful …
