On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Organic Seed Alliance convened the Midwest Organic Seed Summit. Held entirely virtually to maximize …
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Seasons of Growth: Welcoming Executive Director Dr. Cathleen McCluskey
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Cathleen McCluskey as our new Executive Director. Cathleen brings …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
