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Uncategorized · March 24, 2011

OSA in NYT: “You Never Stopped Selecting Your Cabbage”

OSA's Dr. John Navazio recently talked to the New York Times about heirloom seeds and our approach to breeding for organic farming systems. …

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Events · March 23, 2011

Join OSA at the Humboldt Seed and Plant Exchange

Join OSA's California Research & Education Specialist Jared Zystro, at the 13th Annual Humboldt Seed and Plant Exchange on March 27th, …

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Uncategorized · March 22, 2011

Need Technical Assistance for a Community Seed Project?

The need for people to work at the local level to protect and advance organic seed systems has never been greater. OSA is helping to create …

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Seed Policy · March 21, 2011

Seed Advocacy: New Report, GE Crop Decisions, and More

Organic Seed Alliance has spent nearly two years making a roadmap for organic seed systems, and we’re proud to announce its publication, …

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Field Notes · March 21, 2011

Seed Digest (March 4 – 18, 2011)

Farmers, Consumer Groups File Second Alfalfa Lawsuit Attorneys for the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against …

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Seed Policy · March 18, 2011

Farmers, Consumer Groups File Second Alfalfa Lawsuit

Cross-posted from the Center for Food Safety Farmers and Consumer Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Genetically Engineered Alfalfa …

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Uncategorized · March 18, 2011

Publications to Showcase Seed Saving and Breeding Tips

Have you wanted to create new varieties for your farm or garden, but been intimidated by the process? OSA is working to demystify organic …

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Uncategorized · March 17, 2011

Winter Hardy Crops Put to Test, NOVIC Update, and More

OSA’s Research and Education programs are working to create the next generation of organic seeds and seed stewards by breeding organically …

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Field Notes · March 16, 2011

Spring Greetings from OSA’s Executive Director

Signs of spring are appearing in Washington after a cold winter. As days lengthen and soils warm, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) embraces the …

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Uncategorized · March 15, 2011

OSA Joins the National Organic Coalition

OSA is a proud new member of the National Organic Coalition (NOC), a national alliance of organizations working to provide a "Washington …

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Seed Policy · March 15, 2011

How to Respond to GE Alfalfa and Sugar Beets

In the aftermath of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent decision to deregulate both genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa and sugar …

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Uncategorized · March 8, 2011

Get Your Discounted Ticket to Organic Seed Events!

Mother Earth News is offering $10 weekend passes to friends of OSA (that's you!) for admission to their fair in Puyallup, Washington, on …

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