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Crop: Canola

Seed Policy · March 9, 2023

Help Protect Seed Growers in the Willamette Valley!


The Oregon State Legislature is considering Senate Bill (SB) 789 to protect the Willamette Valley’ vibrant vegetable seed industry from …

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Seed Policy · June 18, 2019

Do You Live in Oregon? Take Action Today!


Oregon seed growers need you. Do you have two minutes to take action and help protect organic seed in the Willamette Valley? The Oregon …

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Seed Policy · June 11, 2019

Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed Speaks to Coexistence


Thanks to Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed in Philomath, Oregon, for this guest commentary. For background on this commentary, see this …

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Seed Policy · June 11, 2019

Help Protect Seed Growers in the Willamette Valley


Thanks to Friends of Family Farmers for this guest blog post explaining the history of why unregulated canola production is a threat to …

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Seed Policy · April 4, 2013

Seeding Canola, Ceding the Willamette


The debate around canola production in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is not new. For years proponents have lobbied to remove planting …

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Seed Policy · March 15, 2013

Oregon Legislators Should Vote ‘Yes’ on HB 2427


I grew up working and playing in the Oregon countryside next to fields of broccoli, corn, beets, and beans. Strawberry picking was my first …

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Seed Policy · January 17, 2013

Canola in the Willamette Valley: An Update & Opportunity


Oregonians, mark your calendars: The next canola public hearing is this Wednesday, January 23rd, at 9:00 am Pacific at the Salem …

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Seed Policy · November 2, 2012

OR Decision Risks Specialty Crop Seed Industry, Organic


OSA submitted comments this week to the Oregon Department of Agriculture in opposition to its proposed rule to expand canola production in …

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Seed Policy · October 24, 2012

Help Protect Oregon’s Organic Seed and Vegetable Farmers


Half of the Willamette Valley is in danger of being opened up to canola production. Canola is a serious threat to several thriving …

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Seed Policy · September 28, 2012

UPDATE Canola in the Willamette Valley: Comment by Nov. 2


If you couldn't attend the public hearing in Salem, OR, you can still weigh in with your comments by November 2, 2012. Find instructions and …

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Seed Policy · September 17, 2012

TAKE ACTION Oregon Rule Harmful to Seed Integrity


By now you've probably heard that a fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to open canola production in sensitive …

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Seed Policy · August 9, 2012

TAKE ACTION Protect Seed Integrity in the Willamette Valley


Oregonians take note: A fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture will allow canola production in the Willamette Valley, …

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