Due to a major storm rolling in we are postponing this event until further notice. Reach out to Jared Zystro jared@seedalliance.org if you want to stay abreast of any updates.
The 2026 California Organic Seed Summit will be held February 20th-22nd in Nevada City, CA. The Summit is a gathering for California-based people working with seed to network, exchange knowledge, and develop collective actions to build equitable, abundant, and resilient seed systems in the state
Join us for lively discussions on seed production practices, breeding crops for sustainable food production, and seed business basics. We invite you to bring your passion for seed and join us to strengthen bonds across the California seed community.
The Summit is invitation-only; if you are interested in participating, please reach out to jared@seedalliance.org for more details.
When: February 20th – 22nd, 2026
In person: Harmony Ridge Lodge, 18883 Highway 20, Nevada City, CA 95959
Cost: Tiered pricing (see below for details)
Register: Email Jared Zystro jared@seedalliance.org for details.
The success of the Summit will come in part from what we bring to it. We encourage you to share topics, speaker suggestions, or presentation ideas in your registration form and to register early so the planning team can work with your suggestions.
Cost
Summit registration is tiered with a suggested ticket price of between $75 – $150 per person. This includes food, lodging, and participation in the summit. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the summit location. If you are well resourced and would like to support the attendance of another participant, we invite you to choose the $150 Supporter ticket level. And for those for whom a ticket fee presents a financial hardship, there is a free scholarship ticket option available, email jared@seedalliance.org.
Schedule
The Summit begins Friday, February 20th at 2:00 pm and goes through to Sunday, February 22nd at 11 am. The schedule is still evolving, stay tuned! You can expect the following opportunities for learning and connection:
- Information sharing sessions between seed producers, seed companies, breeders, seed stewards, and other stakeholders on topics such as equipment, collective business models, and cultural connections to seeds.
- Cooperative planning for shared needs.
- Networking between participants to help find opportunities for collaboration.
- Learn about organic seed production.
- And more! If you register to attend, please share your interests in the form
Sponsorship Opportunities
Would your company or organization be willing to donate $250 to support the Summit? Part of our mission is to make the event accessible to members of the seed community who may not have the financial means to travel to and attend a conference. To enable a wider range of participation, we are making registration available with a pay-what-you-can model. To support this model, we are seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsors will be thanked on our event web page, and other promotional materials going forward. Contact Jared Zystro at jared@seedalliance.org to become a sponsor.
Contact
If you have any questions or want more information, contact Jared Zystro at jared@seedalliance.org or 707-502-9984.
This event is supported by the following projects and granting organizations:
