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A headshot of Vivien Sansour, the founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library and a 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference Keynote Speaker. She is wearing a black lace-patterned dress and large, beaded earrings, and is holding a necklace with a round pendant. The background is a park with blurry trees and people. The photo was taken by Matthew Stover of Delta Creative Agency.

Seed Stories · September 24, 2025

Palestine Heirloom Seed Library Update

In collaboration with Jen Williams of Wild Dreams Farm and participants of the 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference, the Palestine Heirloom …

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Collage of autumn harvest plants and vegetables: top row shows close-up of warty orange squash, cluster of small red cherry tomatoes, dark green zucchini, and a large red heirloom tomato. Bottom row shows fluffy seed heads against a blue sky, striped green-and-yellow squash, pile of red roma tomatoes, and slender green seed pods with blue sky background.

Field Notes · September 24, 2025

Cultivating Impacts From the OSPREY Project

It’s the busiest time of the year for the Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and Yield (OSPREY) project. With the replicated and …

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A stylish woman with short, gray hair and glasses smiles brightly at the camera, holding a large jar of grains. She is dressed in a black quilted jacket, tan pinstriped pants, and black loafers. She stands in a long, narrow storage room with rows of shelves on either side, filled with countless jars of what appear to be seeds or grains. The room is well-lit by overhead industrial lights, and the overall impression is one of organized research or collection.

Team News · September 24, 2025

Farewell from OSA’s Executive Director Dr. Laurajean Lewis

Dear OSA community, I am writing with both excitement and deep gratitude to share some news: I have accepted the position of Director of …

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Two women stand facing a field of flowers on a sunny day. The woman on the left wears a striped tank top, overalls, and a straw hat, and holds a tote bag. The woman on the right wears a green t-shirt and jeans, and holds a black bin. The field is full of sunflowers and white and yellow flowers.

Education, Events · September 24, 2025

Celebrating Pacific Northwest Summer Events

Summer in the Pacific Northwest has been filled with events and opportunities for growth and expansion.  On the beautiful San Juan …

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A rural landscape with a field of low-lying, silvery-green plants in the foreground, bordered by taller grasses and flowers. In the background, there's a field, a line of trees, and a utility truck.

Seed Policy · September 24, 2025

National Organic Standards Board Fall Comment Period Open Until December 30

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Board that makes recommendations on issues involving the production, …

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Two women and a man are presenting at a table in a modern kitchen or classroom to a seated audience. The table holds several packages and bowls, including a box of buckwheat. The women are wearing t-shirts that say "Buckwheat."

Seed Stories · September 24, 2025

Celebrating agricultural biodiversity during the 2025 Buckwheat Festival

“Look, I am not going to tell you numbers, but what I can tell you is that my farm pays the bills, for the trucks, the machinery, the people …

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Seed Policy · September 24, 2025

USDA Reorganization Plan Comment Period Closes September 30th

USDA is accepting public comments until September 30th on its sweeping plan to reduce the national capitol region by up to 50% by requiring …

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Team News · September 22, 2025

Welcoming New Staff

We're welcoming two new team members to OSA! Heather Zornetzer Heather joins us as the Development Associate, where she will support …

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Field Notes · September 12, 2025

Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT

We're pleased to share that Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT. We applaud CIMMYT in their …

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People seated around round tables in large room at the 2025 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.

Field Notes · September 11, 2025

Fresh Connections on the Leelanau Peninsula: OSA at the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference

Amidst the fruit-filled orchards, stunning sand dunes, and fresh blue waters of the Leelanau Peninsula, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) was …

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Seed Policy, Support Organic Seed · August 6, 2025

Public Germplasm Availability: From NPGS Cuts to Crowd-Sourced Innovation

On August 1, 2025, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) hosted its Quarterly Advocacy Call, bringing together seed stewards, researchers, and …

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Conference Guide · June 13, 2025

The Seeds We Plant: Celebrating the Impact of OSGC 2025

What happens when nearly 700 seed growers, plant breeders, researchers, and advocates come together from across North America and beyond? …

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In 2027, Organic Seed Growers Conference 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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