• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Organic Seed Alliance

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

  • News
  • Programs
    • Education
      • 2026 Organic Seed Production Online Course
      • 2026 On-Farm Plant Breeding for Resilient Organic Systems | Online Course
    • Research
      • The OSPREY Project
    • Advocacy
    • Outreach
  • Publications
    • Recent Publications
    • How-to Guides
    • Reports
    • Webinars
    • Worksheets & Record-keeping
    • Conference Proceedings
    • All Publications
  • Resources
    • Courses
      • Organic Seed Production
      • On-Farm Plant Breeding for Resilient Organic Systems
      • Asynchronous Organic Seed Production
      • Midwest Organic Seed Production
    • Online Toolkits
      • Variety Trial Tool
      • Seed Economics Toolkit
      • Seed Cleaning Toolkit
    • Organic Seed Producers & Farm Directory
    • Seed Policy Platform
    • State of Organic Seed
    • Organic Seed Commons
    • International Property Rights on Seed
    • OSA’s YouTube Channel
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Open House Quarterly Call Series
    • Organic Seed Growers Conference
  • About
    • About OSA
    • Impact
    • Staff & Board
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Press & Media
    • Seed FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Give

Category: Seed Stories

Articles by Category: All | Conference Guide | Education | Events | Field Notes | Homepage Right | Media Spotlight | Resources | Seed Ethics | Seed Policy | Seed Stories | State of Organic Seed | Support Organic Seed | Team News | Uncategorized |

Seed Stories · September 23, 2024

Listening to the Stories of Organic Seed Farmers on the Olympic Peninsula


More than 20 years ago the seeds of what is now Organic Seed Alliance were planted on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The history …

Continue Reading

Homepage Right, Seed Stories · June 21, 2024

Remembering Our Co-Founder Dr. John Navazio


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Navazio, a pioneering plant breeder, gifted educator, and co-founder of …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · June 20, 2024

Strengthening Our Roots with Two Returning Team Members


At OSA, our work with seed is constantly growing and evolving. That's why we're thrilled to welcome back two passionate faces who will help …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · March 26, 2024

OSA Celebrates New Staff Updates


We are delighted to share some exciting news about staff changes here at Organic Seed Alliance. As we continue to grow and evolve in our …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · June 21, 2023

Welcoming New Teammates and Saying Farewell to Another


This spring has brought with it new projects in the field and changes to our OSA team. We're excited to welcome two new teammates and bid …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · June 1, 2023

Organic Seed Production Online Course: Humble and Powerful as the Grass Flower


Florecita del Zacate tan humilde y poderosa – Silvia Mamacoalt artist and healer in San Francisco, CA. Rest in Peace. It was early spring …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · December 15, 2022

Bidding Farewell to the 2022 Organic Seed Production Course Cohort


The letter below was written by OSA educational specialist Ana Galvis who leads our Organic Seed Production Course. We offer the course …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · June 28, 2021

Welcoming New Seed Stewards to OSA


The Organic Seed Alliance staff and Board are thrilled to introduce our new team members! We're beyond excited to welcome these seed …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · October 30, 2020

Talking Seed Economics with Fresh Roots Farm


Karl Sutton is an organic farmer in Polson, Montana, who owns and operates Fresh Roots Farm with his wife, Darci Jones. Their farm …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · October 21, 2020

Talking Seed Economics with Terrapin Farm


Judy Owsowitz is owner and operator of Terrapin Farm located outside of Whitefish, Montana. Terrapin Farm specializes in producing …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · October 20, 2020

Talking Seed Economics with Homestead Organics


Laura Garber has been a farmer for 20 years in the Bitterroot Valley in Southwestern Montana. She is one of the owners of Homestead …

Continue Reading

Seed Stories · October 15, 2020

Talking Seed Economics with Wild Plum Farm


Doug Baty is one of the owners and operators of Wild Plum Farm, an organic vegetable and seed farm. Doug was one of five farm partners …

Continue Reading

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Footer

Seed Alliance logo

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Copyright © 2026 Organic Seed Alliance · All Rights Reserved · Website by Tomatillo Design

Putting the power of seed into the hands of growers

PO Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

About
About OSA
Staff & Board
Impact
Careers
Contact Us

Programs
Research
Education
Advocacy
Outreach

Organic Seed Commons
State of Organic Seed

Get Involved
Advocate
Donate
Participate

Subscribe

Organic Seed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 51-0175667.

© 2026 Organic Seed Alliance. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy

Charitable Disclosure