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Field Notes · September 23, 2024

Sorghum and Mung Beans for Community Plant Breeding

Dozens of varieties of sorghum and mung beans are growing at OSA’s California Research Field at the College of the Redwoods Organic Farm in …

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Events · September 23, 2024

Organic Grains Producer x Buyer Matchmaking

On September 8th OSA linked with the Culinary Breeding Network, Oregon State University and the Northwest Regional Food Business Center to …

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Events · September 23, 2024

Plants Make Sugar and the Life of a Plant Begins with a Seed

Sharing with Kids at the Farmers Market We want to share with all of you that during the weekend of August 10 and 11, 2024, Amanda …

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Seed Policy · June 22, 2024

Q&A with Kiki Hubbard

In March 2023, USDA published More and Better Choices for Farmers, a report responding to the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on …

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Seed Policy · June 21, 2024

OSA attends Fireside Chat with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and Representative Slotkin in Michigan

Organic Seed Alliance was invited to attend the “Investing in America Rural Prosperity Fireside Chat” with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom …

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Homepage Right, Seed Stories · June 21, 2024

Remembering Our Co-Founder Dr. John Navazio

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Navazio, a pioneering plant breeder, gifted educator, and co-founder of …

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Seed Policy · June 21, 2024

New paper on intellectual property and restrictions on research

A new research paper from OSA’s Advocacy & Communications director Cathleen McCluskey was published earlier this month in Plants, …

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Field Notes · June 21, 2024

Year Two: Systems Approach to Maximize Organic Spinach Productivity 

Organic farmers need spinach varieties that not only have good disease resistance and stress tolerance but also produce good yields of high …

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GiveBIG 2024

Uncategorized · June 21, 2024

Organic Seed Alliance participates in GiveBIG Campaign April – May 2024

Washington Gives recognizes how our lives are enriched by nonprofits that serve every community of Washington State. They coordinate an …

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Uncategorized · June 21, 2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Sowing the Organic Seed Alliance Community

20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign You say it’s your birthday????  It’s our birthday too!  We have been blessed to celebrate …

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Seed Stories · June 20, 2024

Strengthening Our Roots with Two Returning Team Members

At OSA, our work with seed is constantly growing and evolving. That's why we're thrilled to welcome back two passionate faces who will help …

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Uncategorized · June 20, 2024

Rethinking our Future

By Ana Galvis Summer is about to arrive. That time of the year when the northern hemisphere of the planet is closer to the sun, the …

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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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