Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) released a report today that details variety trial results for purple sprouting broccoli grown in Oregon and …
Summer Newsletter: Is Purple the New Green?
It's hard to believe that summer is upon us. As you watch the growing season unfold, do me a favor and ask yourself a question: What do I …
Help Us Advocate for Stronger GMO Regulations
The USDA announced in March that it was ditching a 2008 proposal that would have updated its regulations for genetically engineered (GE) …
Call for Conference Input and Proposals
Organic Seed Alliance invites you to help shape the 8th Organic Seed Growers Conference by providing proposals for content. This is your …
The Future of Biotechnology Regulations Begins with You
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a series of webinars to collect …
Deadline for ‘Coexistence’ Comments: MONDAY (May 11)
Why should those at risk of GMO contamination shoulder the burden of prevention, testing, and losses alone? The USDA is accepting public …
Organic Carrot Gallery Helps Farmers & Researchers Locate New Varieties
The Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA) project launched an online tool this month to help farmers find new and existing …
UPDATED: USDA Extends ‘Coexistence’ Comment Period
The new comment deadline is May 11, 2015. Pollen, seed, and plants don’t stay put in agriculture. That’s why contamination by …
Expanding Spring Palates through Participatory Breeding
Local food can be scarce in early spring in the Northwest, but thanks to support from two specialty crop block grants administered by the …
GMO Labeling at a Glance
U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), have re-introduced the …
Spring Newsletter: Breaking New Ground
Spring has arrived, and our staff is busy breaking new ground at a research farm in Chimacum, Washington. This operation centralizes much of …
OSA’s ‘Abundant Bloomsdale’ Spinach Hits Marketplace
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is proud to announce the release of a new spinach variety called ‘Abundant Bloomsdale’. The name is a tribute to …

