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Crop: Carrots

Field Notes · March 12, 2019

Organic Carrot Breeding Delivers Novel Varieties, Cutting-edge Research


This article originally appeared in Carrot Country (Spring 2019). The U.S. organic industry continues to grow, with sales of organic food …

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Events · October 26, 2018

Organic Carrot Trials and Tastings in New York


“Stunning,” “beautiful,” “amazing” — not words you usually associate with a food as common as carrots. These accolades were elicited by …

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Events · October 17, 2018

‘Glean & Clean’ Proves to be a Bushel of Fun


What does a research farm do when the harvest is over and there are thousands of pounds of produce in the field? Put out a call to glean and …

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Events · September 14, 2018

Organic Carrot Breeding Intensive in Washington


Organic Seed Alliance and special guest Dr. Phil Simon from USDA-ARS and University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a daylong intensive on …

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September 6, 2018

Breeding Carrots in Organic Systems for Production, Resilience, and Flavor

October 9, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | OSA's Research Farm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery | 124 Center Road | Chimacum, Washington

Join Organic Seed Alliance and Dr. Phil Simon of USDA-ARS and University of Wisconsin-Madison for a daylong intensive on breeding organic …

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Events, Resources · September 4, 2018

New Carrot Variety Trial Report and September Events


New Resources for California Farmers Results: California Organic Carrot Variety Trials, 2014-2017 Organic Seed Alliance is pleased to …

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Events · August 31, 2018

OSA’s 4th Annual Community Field Day and Tasting


Join Organic Seed Alliance and explore new flavors at our Community Field Day and Tasting on Monday, October 1st, in Chimacum, Washington! …

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August 27, 2018

Results: California Carrot Organic Variety Trials, 2014-2017


Publication date: August 27, 2018 Author: Steve Peters, Organic Seed Alliance Funder: Gaia Fund Table of Contents Introduction …

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August 8, 2018

On-Farm Organic Research Field Day in Gilroy, CA

September 16, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Berry Island Farm | 10833 Watsonville Road | Gilroy, California

Join Organic Seed Alliance's Steve Peters for our 2nd annual Gilroy On-Farm Organic Research Field Day on September 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to …

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Resources · July 23, 2018

Best Practices for Vegetable Seed Handling in Montana


Farmers need seed that meets specific quality standards, including seed that is free of disease and that delivers on advertised germination …

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July 23, 2018

Carrot Seed Production: Quick Reference


Carrot Seed Production Carrots are a biennial, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …

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July 18, 2018

Fourth Annual Farm to Flavor Dinner

September 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | University of Wisconsin-Madison Discovery Building | 330 N. Orchard St | Madison, Wisconsin

Join OSA for the Seed to Kitchen's Fourth Annual Farm to Flavor Dinner at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on September 26, 2018. OSA's …

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