The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Board that makes recommendations on issues involving the production, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
NEW! OSA’s Advocacy Office Hours
Policy work is essential to building and protecting seed systems in the U.S., and that’s why we’re launching new Advocacy Office Hours. …
Become a Monthly Steward – Help Sustain Organic Seed Work Year-Round
At Organic Seed Alliance, we know that lasting change takes time, dedication, and a strong community behind it. That’s why we’re inviting …
Updates from the Field: OSPREY
The Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and Yield (OSPREY) project is off to a great start during our first growing season, with …
Support the Ira Wallace Seed School
At Organic Seed Alliance, we know that seeds carry stories, traditions, and the genetic diversity that will determine our agricultural …
