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Field Notes · May 16, 2012

Forging the Future of Seed in Montana

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 …

Resources · April 7, 2012

An eOrganic webinar, "Breeding for Nutrition in Organic Seed Systems," originally presented at OSA's 2012 Organic Seed Growers Conference, …

Seed Policy · March 30, 2012

This week OSA joined more than 160 organizations in a letter to the Senate and House Agriculture Committees and Senate and House Judiciary …

Seed Policy · March 27, 2012

The call for labeling of GE foods is sounding around the country. Today, the multi-partner "Just Label It" campaign has acquired 1 million …

Events · March 26, 2012

Join OSA's Jared Zystro for his Backyard Breeding class at the Hubmoldt Seed and Plant Exchange this weekend (March 31, 2012). This free …