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Seed Stories · November 6, 2025

Seasons of Growth: Welcoming Executive Director Dr. Cathleen McCluskey


Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Cathleen McCluskey as our new Executive Director. Cathleen brings …

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A headshot of Vivien Sansour, the founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library and a 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference Keynote Speaker. She is wearing a black lace-patterned dress and large, beaded earrings, and is holding a necklace with a round pendant. The background is a park with blurry trees and people. The photo was taken by Matthew Stover of Delta Creative Agency.

Seed Stories · September 24, 2025

Palestine Heirloom Seed Library Update


In collaboration with Jen Williams of Wild Dreams Farm and participants of the 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference, the Palestine Heirloom …

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Two women and a man are presenting at a table in a modern kitchen or classroom to a seated audience. The table holds several packages and bowls, including a box of buckwheat. The women are wearing t-shirts that say "Buckwheat."

Seed Stories · September 24, 2025

Celebrating agricultural biodiversity during the 2025 Buckwheat Festival


“Look, I am not going to tell you numbers, but what I can tell you is that my farm pays the bills, for the trucks, the machinery, the people …

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Jasmine Sarp - Connected by Seed

Seed Stories · June 11, 2025

Connected by Seed


After three meaningful years with Organic Seed Alliance, I'm writing to share that I'll be transitioning to a new opportunity and stepping …

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Seed Stories · June 11, 2025

Gratitude & Growth – My Farewell from OSA


As my internship with OSA comes to a close, I just want to say thank you—from the bottom of my heart—to the entire team and the incredible …

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A bright orange Calendula flower in a green garden

Events, Seed Stories · June 11, 2025

The Positive Impact of Planting Seeds


Highlights from the 2024 Midwest Organic Seed Summit Guest Article by April JonesEditorial Contributions by Michael Lordon, Organic Seed …

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Carrot Stories - Purple and Orange Carrots

Education, Seed Ethics, Seed Stories · March 31, 2025

Stories of the Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture Project


"I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with …

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Conference Guide, Events, Seed Policy, Seed Stories, Support Organic Seed · January 8, 2025

Register Now: Conference Speakers and Sessions Announced


Seeds are the foundation of our food system, and there's no better place to connect with organic seed growers than the upcoming Organic Seed …

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Conference Guide, Events, Seed Stories · December 19, 2024

Weaving Visions: A Call to Organic Seed Growers


In the seed community, some individuals shine with a particular brilliance. Vivien Sansour is one such person – a storyteller, artist, and …

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Events, Seed Stories · December 17, 2024

Collective Dreams for the Future of Seed


On the weekend of November 15 - 17, 2024, seed enthusiasts gathered in Mt. Baldy for the California Organic Seed Summit. The weekend was …

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Events, Seed Stories · December 17, 2024

Her/Stories from Twenty-Plus Years of Participatory Plant Breeding


By Ana C. Galvis MartinezDear Organic Seed Alliance community, The time goes fast, and now we are in Winter! I hope all of you are doing …

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Events, Seed Ethics, Seed Policy, Seed Stories · September 23, 2024

Registration Now Open for the 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference!


Hello, seed enthusiasts! OSA is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference, taking …

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