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Category: Seed Policy

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Seed Policy · February 1, 2019

OSA Joins Grassroots Partners in D.C. for Farm Bill Next Steps


In January, OSA joined our National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) grassroots partners in Washington, D.C., to strategize and …

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Seed Policy · December 12, 2018

Farm Bill Delivers Victory for Organic Research


The organic community is celebrating historic wins today following Congress's passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known …

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Seed Policy · September 14, 2018

NOSB to Discuss Three Seed Policy Proposals at Fall Meeting


Join OSA in Minneapolis, Minnesota, next month for the fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from Oct. 24 - 26, 2018. …

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Seed Policy · September 7, 2018

Speak Up to Safeguard Critical Agricultural Research


Last month USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the administration's plan to reorganize two agricultural agencies critical to public …

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Seed Policy · August 30, 2018

Farm Bill: Let Congress Know Where You Stand


As you enjoy fresh produce at the farmers market, bring in harvests from your fields, and start to think about new plant varieties to grow …

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Seed Policy · June 5, 2018

You Can Impact the Farm Bill in One Easy Step


UPDATE 6/8/18  Thanks to your help, the Senate Agriculture Committee's draft Farm Bill includes a much-needed funding increase to organic …

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Seed Policy · May 29, 2018

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 …

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Seed Policy · May 24, 2018

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 …

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Seed Policy · May 16, 2018

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 …

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Seed Policy · May 2, 2018

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 …

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Seed Policy · April 24, 2018

Congressman Kilmer Talks Farm Bill with OSA and Local Farmers


Update (6/26/18): The Senate is expected to vote on its version of the farm bill this week. We're dismayed that the House passed its …

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Seed Policy · March 16, 2018

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 …

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