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Category: Seed Policy

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Seed Policy · March 8, 2018

Seeds for the Future Act Will Support Public Plant Breeding


Organic Seed Alliance applauds Representatives Pocan (D-WI) and Soto (D-FL) for introducing The Seeds for the Future Act this week (HB …

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Seed Policy · March 8, 2018

Poll: Farmers Oppose Bayer-Monsanto Merger


An overwhelming majority of surveyed farmers are concerned about the proposed Bayer-Monsanto merger and believe it will have a negative …

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Seed Policy · February 9, 2018

Organic Research Bill Introduced in Senate


Organic Seed Alliance applauds Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA) for introducing the Organic Agricultural Research Act of …

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Seed Policy · December 19, 2017

Tell Congress: Support Organic Research!


The organic food sector continues to grow, offering farmers new market opportunities and often times higher prices for their products. …

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Seed Policy · December 15, 2017

The NOSB Discusses Organic Seed Policy


Last month, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) discussed an organic seed policy proposal developed by the Crops Subcommittee. The …

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Seed Policy · October 9, 2017

The NOSB Needs to Hear from the Organic Seed Community!


The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will soon convene in Jacksonville, FL, for its fall meeting. On the agenda is a proposal to …

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Seed Policy · September 19, 2017

NOSB to Discuss Organic Seed in Jacksonville this Fall


Join OSA in Jacksonville, FL, this fall for the next meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from October 31st through …

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Seed Policy · August 2, 2017

Bayer-Monsanto Merger is a Bad Deal for Vegetable Farmers


OSA continues to join farmer, consumer, and rural advocacy organizations in urging the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the proposed …

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Seed Policy · June 22, 2017

Talking Organic Seed Policy on Capitol Hill


Earlier this month, Organic Seed Alliance went to Washington, DC, as part of the National Organic Coalition's annual fly-in. OSA is a proud …

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Seed Policy · June 21, 2017

Stronger Hand Needed on GE Regs


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

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Seed Policy · June 16, 2017

Calling for Resistance to Seed Industry Mergers


Last year chemical and seed giants Monsanto and Bayer announced a $66 billion merger. A decision is expected in 2017 and is happening in the …

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Seed Policy · May 16, 2017

OSA Applauds New Bill that Supports Organic Research


The organic food industry continues to boom, and not just in the way of increased sales, which now exceed $43 billion per year, but in the …

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