Winters in the Upper Midwest are bitterly cold, and the short summer days are heavy with humidity and scorching heat. The big swings in …
Spring at the Research Farm
OSA's research farm is experiencing a very warm, dry spring here in Chimacum, WA. In fact, we're already irrigating the fields. Spring …
Farmers Learn How to Conduct Variety Trials in the Midwest
This summer Organic Seed Alliance co-hosted four on-farm workshops in the upper Midwest, with partners University of Wisconsin-Madison and …
New Resources: 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 …
Kale Seed Production: Quick Reference
Production Kale grows best if daytime and nighttime temperatures are moderate (60-75°F), but is more tolerant of heat than some other …
Midwest Workshop Series: Find the Best Varieties for Your Farm
Join OSA, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) at our upcoming workshops …
Learn How to Identify the Best Varieties for Your Farm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2018 CONTACT Cathleen McCluskey, Organic Seed Alliance, (360) 472-0247, cathleen@seedalliance.org Learn …
How to Conduct On-Farm Variety Trials Workshop
August 7, 2018
2:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m. | Riverbend Farm | 5405 Calder Ave. SE | Delano, Minnesota
2:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m. | Riverbend Farm | 5405 Calder Ave. SE | Delano, Minnesota
Join OSA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, MOSES, and workshop host Riverbend Farm on August 7, 2018, for a workshop on identifying the …
Snapshots from our Kale Breeding Workshop in Canada
This past week, OSA's Laurie McKenzie traveled by land, air, and sea (okay, just land and sea) to train Canadian farmers and students in …
Kale Breeding Workshop with Laurie McKenzie
July 12, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cowichan Green Community | 360 Duncan St | Duncan BC V9L 3W4
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cowichan Green Community | 360 Duncan St | Duncan BC V9L 3W4
Join OSA's Laurie McKenzie and event hosts FarmFolk CityFolk for a daylong workshop focused on breeding kale. Kale is a popular crop in BC …
Spring Days at the OSA Research Farm
Here at the OSA research farm in Chimacum, Washington, the days are getting longer, the soil is slowly drying out, greenhouse starts are …
New California Organic Seed Publications
Organic Seed Alliance has released four new reports for California organic seed producers and farmers. They include three organic variety …
