OSA’s Seed Intensive workshop, taught at University of California - Davis this month, was just that — intensive. No word better describes …
Evaluating the Fruits of our Labor
Farmers, researchers, and chefs gathered this week to learn about seed saving and plant breeding as part of a Purdue University field tour …
Bayer-Monsanto Merger is a Bad Deal for Vegetable Farmers
OSA continues to join farmer, consumer, and rural advocacy organizations in urging the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the proposed …
Business Member Spotlight: Prairie Road Organic Seed
This month we’re featuring Prairie Road Organic Seed as part of our Business Member Spotlight series. Located in Fullerton, North Dakota, …
Best Practices for Sustaining Public Plant Breeding
This blog post was first published by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). Public plant breeding programs, as their …
What’s Red, Pink, and Not Bolting Right Now?
Answer: The best performers in our 2017 Swiss Chard variety trials. Swiss Chard is a biennial seed crop, meaning it produces leaves and a …
Snapshots from our Kale Breeding Workshop in Canada
This past week, OSA's Laurie McKenzie traveled by land, air, and sea (okay, just land and sea) to train Canadian farmers and students in …
Learn How to Grow Organic Seed and Breed New Varieties
Join us for a one-day field based course on organic plant breeding and seed production. Nationally renowned plant breeders from the …
Let’s Hang Out: Upcoming Organic Seed Events in California
We know it's a busy time of year (my goodness, WHAT are we going to do with all of these zucchini?!) but take a minute and mark your …
Do You Know Your Food’s Seed Story?
People are connecting to their food in meaningful ways every day. You can greet your local farmer at the market, view bucolic fields …
Business Member Spotlight: Mountain Rose Herbs
As part of our Business Member Spotlight series, we're thrilled to recognize our partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs, a longtime supporter …
Talking Organic Seed Policy on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month, Organic Seed Alliance went to Washington, DC, as part of the National Organic Coalition's annual fly-in. OSA is a proud …

