Sweet corn loves sun and heat, two qualities not often found in the cool and wet Olympic Peninsula climate. Organic farmers in the area …
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Learn How to Grow Seed in Montana
Join Organic Seed Alliance in Montana this September for two hands-on trainings. The first event will teach farmers how to grow high-quality …
Learn Commercial Organic Seed Production in California
Join the Southern California Seed Hub in Escondido this October to learn how to incorporate seed production in your diversified farm plan. …
Get Ready for Organicology!
Since 2009, over 3,200 participants representing all facets of the organic food sector have attended Organicology. Organic Seed Alliance, …
Save the Date: OSA’s Annual Research Farm Field Day is Sept. 26th
Come join us at OSA's research farm in Chimacum, Washington, on Monday, September 26th, for our annual field day and autumn celebration. The …
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 …
