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Resources · June 7, 2012

OSA Publishes Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit

Port Townsend, WA – Today Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) announced the release of the nation’s first Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit. The …

Seed Policy · June 5, 2012

Senator Jon Tester will soon introduce a Farm Bill amendment that aims to improve seed and breed choices for American farmers, strengthen …

Field Notes · May 29, 2012

The role of education is pivotal to advancing the ethical development and stewardship of seed for future generations. Here at OSA we …

Events · May 21, 2012

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host a two-day Fundamentals of On-Farm Plant Breeding Course on June 4-5, 2012, in Port Townsend, …

Field Notes · May 16, 2012

In Montana, a group of farmers are addressing their seed availability concerns head-on. Their goal: to build a reliable supply of …

As you planted seed this spring, did you think about how each variety was bred and produced? Or about saving some of your own seed this …

Events · May 6, 2012

Innovative programs at California colleges are training our next generation of farmers in organic, sustainable agricultural practices. These …

Seed Policy · April 27, 2012

When are comments due? Submit your public comment by the end of the day today (April 27, 2012) How do I submit a comment? Click here and …

Seed Policy · April 26, 2012

Support Gillibrand Amendment (#4) to Provide Farmers Locally Adapted Seeds If you live in one of the states represented by members of the …

Field Notes · April 23, 2012

The organic movement has grown because many recognize that the path of breeding and farming that humanity is presently engaged in needs to …

Resources · April 17, 2012

OSA has released findings from an organic seed survey conducted in the Southeast region of the U.S. Findings point to enormous interest …

Resources · April 9, 2012

A practical breeding manual for growers and gardeners was recently published by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York …