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Category: Seed Policy

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Events, Seed Policy · December 16, 2020

New Recording: Seed Commons & Ownership


We're pleased to share the below recording of Seed Commons & Ownership: A Listening Session on Intellectual Property Rights that was …

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Seed Policy · October 26, 2020

Seed Innovation: Make Your Voice Heard!


The USDA is inviting additional comments on its Agricultural Innovation Agenda, this time to inform its recommendations in the area of …

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Seed Policy · September 14, 2020

Seed Patent Watch Project


Seed belongs in the hands of the people, not the patent holder. It's come to OSA's attention that several small organic seed companies in …

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Seed Policy · July 6, 2020

Help Shape Future Ag Innovation


On June 30, 2020, OSA co-hosted a virtual listening session with the National Center for Appropriate Technology and National Sustainable …

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Seed Policy · June 25, 2020

What Organic Seed Policy Issues Matter Most to You?


Update September 14, 2020: Survey closed Thanks to all who've completed the survey. We're reviewing and analyzing your responses, and using …

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Seed Policy · March 11, 2020

OSA Endorses the Agriculture Resilience Act


Seeds are self-propagating solutions to climate change if we steward them in a way that supports diversity, adaptability, and shared …

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Seed Policy · September 24, 2019

National Organic Standards Board to Convene in Pittsburgh


One of the many strengths of the National Organic Program is the opportunity for public engagement on what should and shouldn't be allowed …

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Seed Policy · July 15, 2019

New GMO Proposal Only Provides an Illusion of Regulation


The organic community is increasingly challenged by genetically engineered (GE) crops (or GMOs) showing up in organic seed and crops. …

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Seed Policy · June 18, 2019

Do You Live in Oregon? Take Action Today!


Oregon seed growers need you. Do you have two minutes to take action and help protect organic seed in the Willamette Valley? The Oregon …

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Seed Policy · June 13, 2019

Relocating Research Agencies to Kansas City is Bad Move for US Agriculture


Despite widespread opposition, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the USDA's National Institute of Food and …

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Seed Policy · June 11, 2019

Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed Speaks to Coexistence


Thanks to Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed in Philomath, Oregon, for this guest commentary. For background on this commentary, see this …

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Seed Policy · June 11, 2019

Help Protect Seed Growers in the Willamette Valley


Thanks to Friends of Family Farmers for this guest blog post explaining the history of why unregulated canola production is a threat to …

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