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Seed Policy · April 17, 2014

Open Source Seed Initiative Launches ‘Free Seed’ Pledge

This morning the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) is hosting a rally on the campus of the University of Wisconsin - Madison to kick off …

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Events · April 9, 2014

Organicology 2015 Call for Agenda Input

Planning for Organicology is underway and Organic Seed Alliance is a proud co-host! Mark your calendars to join us in Portland, Oregon, for …

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Field Notes · April 4, 2014

Helping Organic Farmers Breed the Seed They Need

OSA is happy to announce today the release of four organic plant breeding manuals that walk farmers through the methods of breeding new crop …

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Field Notes · April 4, 2014

Seed Stewards, Policy Advocates are ‘Farmers of the Year’

OSA was thrilled to see the seed stewarding Podoll family recognized as farmers of the year at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education …

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Seed Policy · April 3, 2014

Summit on Seeds & Breeds for 21st Century Agriculture

Earlier this month, OSA staff traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the 2014 Summit on Seeds & Breeds for 21st Century …

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Seed Policy · April 2, 2014

NOSB Soliciting Comments on Seed Purity Report

In 2012 and 2013, a GMO ad hoc subcommittee of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) collected comments on a GMO and seed …

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Events · April 1, 2014

Partnering with Greenbank Farm’s Organic Seed Project

Greenbank Farm, an OSA partner and non-profit educational farm on Whidbey Island, has started the second year of its Organic Seed Project. …

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Resources · March 31, 2014

Seed Producers Database Survey — We Need to Hear From You

OSA is in the process of evaluating, and potentially upgrading, our Seed Producers Database. Whether you’ve used this online tool before or …

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Field Notes · March 28, 2014

Spring in California

It's a busy spring for OSA in California. As part of our long-term plan for California, and in response to comments gathered at two …

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Events · March 27, 2014

OSA Anniversary Address by Matthew Dillon

The 7th Organic Seed Growers Conference drew a record turnout, with 450 participants attending the event in Corvallis, Oregon, from January …

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Field Notes · March 27, 2014

A Letter From Our Director

Inspirational. Professional. Scientific. These are just a few words used by participants to describe our 7th Organic Seed Growers …

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Field Notes · March 26, 2014

Seed Stewards, Policy Advocates are ‘Farmers of the Year’

OSA was thrilled to see the seed stewarding Podoll family recognized as farmers of the year at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education …

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In 2027, Organic Seed Growers Conference will have separate In-person (March 26th & 27th) and Virtual (March 30th & 31st) components, providing an interactive agenda of workshops, demonstrations, farm tours, lightning talks, art, seed swaps, affinity spaces, keynote presentations, and of course – celebration!

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