Come join us at OSA's research farm in Chimacum, Washington, on Monday, September 26th, for our annual field day and autumn celebration. The …
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Breeding Better Tomatoes for Organic Farmers
OSA is a partner in the Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project, a multi-state breeding initiative focused on developing …
Swiss Chard Breeding is Looking Bright
OSA has been breeding Swiss chard in collaboration with organic farmers on the Olympic Peninsula for seven years. The project is focused on …
California Hubs Focus on Organic Seed Education, Networking
OSA's California activities are in full swing, with organic plant breeding, variety trials, and educational workshops happening throughout …
Congress can do better on GMO labeling
Both the Senate and House have passed the "DARK Act" (S. 764), a controversial bill that's been debated for several years now. The bill is …
Southeast Collaboration Yielding Results
OSA is collaborating with universities and organic farmers to address Downy Mildew pressure on cucurbits in the eastern part of the US. The …
Featured Publication: Conduct Variety Trials on Your Farm
Variety trials are important because they allow farmers, plant breeders, and seed companies to evaluate the performance of seed options …
Talking Organic Seed in Washington, DC
OSA just returned from an inspiring National Organic Coalition (NOC) membership meeting in Washington, DC, which included a day on Capitol …
Summer Sowing for Winter Harvests
Producing food for year-round harvests requires planning ahead. By June most farmers feel like they're caught up with spring planting, but …
Tribute to Larry Robertson
The seed world is full of passionate individuals, but the late Dr. Larry D. Robertson was one of our most enthusiastic and inspiring …
Summer Newsletter: A Roadmap for Organic Seed
I'm excited to share that State of Organic Seed, 2016 is now available! This report is part of our ongoing project to monitor the status of …
State of Organic Seed
We're proud to announce our first five-year update on the status of organic seed in the US. The report, State of Organic Seed, 2016, is part …
