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Intellectual Property Rights, Race, and Colonialism: A Community Conversation
See below for the recording of Intellectual Property Rights, Race, and Colonialism: A Community Conversation that took place on September …
USDA’s Deregulatory Stance on GE Crops is Risky & Short-sighted
Six environmental advocacy organizations filed suit last week against the USDA, challenging the agency’s May 2020 rule that brazenly removes …
National Organic Standards Board to Convene Virtually in April
The spring meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will be held virtually next month, with opportunities for both written and …
OSA Discusses Organic Policy with Members of Congress
OSA recently participated in the National Organic Coalition’s (NOC) annual membership meeting that included virtual meetings with members of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
