Last year, the USDA opened an inquiry into competition concerns in the seed industry, and in particular, the department looked at how …
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OSA Submits Comments on Seed Patents
Last month, OSA submitted comments to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in response to its new initiatives to ensure “robust and …
Take Action: Submit Comments on Seed Patents by Feb. 1, 2023
The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is currently accepting public comments on new initiatives to ensure "robust and reliable patents." The …
Seed Growers Need a Farm Bill that Confronts Our Climate Crisis
This op-ed was originally published in the Ann Arbor Independent. Be sure to also check out OSA's Policy Brief: Climate Change & Seed …
OSA Publishes 2023 Policy Platform for Seed
Overview and Timeliness Organic Seed Alliance is proud to announce a 2023 Policy Platform for Seed, a list of priorities for advancing …
Virtual Farm Bill Learning and Listening Session: Recording and Next Steps
On Aug. 17th, OSA hosted a Virtual Farm Bill Learning and Listening Session with co-hosts from Experimental Farm Network, Farm Action, …
OSA Testifies at USDA Hearing on Competition and Intellectual Property Rights
OSA’s Kiki Hubbard testified at the USDA’s 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
“What keeps you up at night?” 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 …
