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Seed Policy · September 14, 2020

Seed Patent Watch Project

Seed belongs in the hands of the people, not the patent holder. It's come to OSA's attention that several small organic seed companies in …

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Events · September 9, 2020

Join Us For Our Virtual Field Tour Week September 14–18!

Tune in to Organic Seed Alliance's Virtual Field Tour Week starting this Monday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific! Grab a cup of tea and …

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State of Organic Seed · August 6, 2020

Focus Groups Will Support Organic Research

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) are conducting a USDA-funded national survey of certified …

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Seed Policy · July 6, 2020

Help Shape Future Ag Innovation

On June 30, 2020, OSA co-hosted a virtual listening session with the National Center for Appropriate Technology and National Sustainable …

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Seed Policy · June 25, 2020

What Organic Seed Policy Issues Matter Most to You?

Update September 14, 2020: Survey closed Thanks to all who've completed the survey. We're reviewing and analyzing your responses, and using …

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Seed Stories · June 22, 2020

In Memory of Jonathan Spero

On April 13, the organic seed community lost a philosopher king. Jonathan Spero was an avidly curious and thoughtful farmer who committed …

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Seed Ethics · June 19, 2020

New Policy Brief: Leveling the Fields

On Juneteenth, HEAL Food Alliance and Union of Concerned Scientists released a policy brief that we at OSA find to be of dire importance to …

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Events · June 17, 2020

Join Us to Discuss: What are the Biggest Challenges for Ag?

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities over the next 10 to 30 years to optimize productivity and resilience, strengthen economic …

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Resources · June 11, 2020

How Can We Better Serve You?

One of the founding goals of Organic Seed Alliance is to educate farmers on how to grow seed and breed new varieties. That hasn't changed …

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Media Spotlight · June 11, 2020

OSA’s Cara Loriz Honored in New Book

We're thrilled to share that OSA Executive Director Cara Loriz is among the many women featured in Jennifer Jewell’s new book, “The Earth in …

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Uncategorized · June 3, 2020

Calling for Justice and an End to Racism

In Solidarity All of us at Organic Seed Alliance are outraged by the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many …

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Support Organic Seed · April 15, 2020

Thank you for Giving BIG!

All of us at Organic Seed Alliance are sincerely grateful for your support of our mission and hope that you, your families and friends are …

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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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