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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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Events · June 19, 2024

Calling All Voices: Submit Proposals for the 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference

Thank you to all who have submitted proposals! The submission period is now closed. We’re excited to announce the call for proposals for …

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Seed Policy · June 19, 2024

Save the date for the National Organic Standards Board fall meeting in Portland

Mark your calendar to join Organic Seed Alliance in Portland, Oregon, for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) fall meeting on …

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Events, Resources · May 24, 2024

OSA Contracts with Transition to Organic Partnership Program in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest

Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to start working with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) through the United States …

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Seed Policy · May 22, 2024

House Farm Bill Markup Action Alert – Contact Your Representative Today!

On May 17, G.T. Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released proposed legislative text for the House Farm Bill. On …

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Request for Proposals are LIVE!

In 2027, we 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!

RFP due July 1st, 2026
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