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July 6, 2017

4th Annual California Organic Seed Summit

Note: This event is over

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March 2, 2018 - March 4, 2018
EarthRise Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) | 101 San Antonio Road | Petaluma, CA 94952

Join OSA for the 4th annual California Organic Seed Summit! This retreat is a unique opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and develop collective actions to build sustainable, profitable, and resilient seed systems in California. Each year’s summit is molded by the participants and produces an important springboard for the upcoming year.

Highlights from past summits have included:

  • Seed contracting and economics discussion
  • Seed production Q&A
  • Equipment demos
  • Updates and discussion on breeding and variety trials
  • Tool sharing and collective marketing efforts
  • Guest speakers from seed companies and distributors

The event is invitation-only. Interested in registering to join us or learning more? Contact Jared Zystro.

Regions: California

Tags: Events, Northern California Seed Hub, Regional Seed Networks

Cathleen McCluskey

Cathleen McCluskey is the Executive Director at Organic Seed Alliance. Her interdisciplinary research on the ways in which context influences the relationship between humans and seed helps guide the organization in further stewarding equitable, inclusive programs rooted in participatory methodologies and aimed at putting the power of seed in the hands of growers.

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In 2027, we will have separate In-person (March 26th & 27th) and Virtual (March 30th & 31st) components, providing an interactive agenda of workshops, demonstrations, farm tours, lightning talks, art, seed swaps, affinity spaces, keynote presentations, and of course – celebration!

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