The debate around canola production in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is not new. For years proponents have lobbied to remove planting …
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Spring Letter from Our Executive Director
Farmers have been at the heart of Organic Seed Alliance’s work since our inception. We rely on farm experience, knowledge, and land to …
Farmer Seed Stewardship: Theresa and Dan Podoll
Prairie Road Organic Seed Theresa and Dan Podoll Fullerton, North Dakota Theresa and Dan Podoll stand out as pioneers of organic seed …
Oregon Legislators Should Vote ‘Yes’ on HB 2427
I grew up working and playing in the Oregon countryside next to fields of broccoli, corn, beets, and beans. Strawberry picking was my first …
TAKE ACTION Make Sure Organic is Funded & Protected
UPDATED 3-14-13 Senator Tester (MT) has introduced an amendment (#74) that strikes the "biotech rider" language (background here) from the …
Tell Congress to Restore Funding for Organic Research
When members of Congress extended the old Farm Bill on January 1, 2013, they left out dozens of critical organic and sustainable agriculture …
Learn On-Farm Plant Breeding with Dr. John Navazio
According to Northwest author and grower, Carol Deppe, “All gardeners and farmers should be plant breeders. Developing new vegetable …
Deadline Extended! Apply Now for Student Seed Symposium
Student Organic Seed Symposium Applications Accepted Through March 15 CONTACT Kathleen Wood, Student Organic Seed Symposium, (719) …
Farmer Seed Stewardship: Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger
Adaptive Seeds Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger Sweet Home, Oregon In 2006, Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger set out on a four-month …
New Publication: 2012 California Organic Variety Trial Report
OSA announced the release of its 2012 California Organic Variety Trial Report today. The report is the result of variety trials conducted in …
Canola in the Willamette Valley: An Update & Opportunity
Oregonians, mark your calendars: The next canola public hearing is this Wednesday, January 23rd, at 9:00 am Pacific at the Salem …
Organicology Small Farmer Discounts Available
Register today for Organicology 2013! Organicology is an interactive conference designed to meet the diverse needs of our rapidly expanding …
