Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and seed preservation? Organic Seed Alliance is excited to announce the 2026 Organic Seed Production Online Course, beginning in Spring 2026. This comprehensive, interactive, and cohort-based program is designed to provide in-depth training for aspiring organic seed producers. Course begins May 2026.
Applications are now closed for the 2026 cohort. Please contact Ana Galvis at ana[at]seedalliance.org with any questions.
Course Overview
- 14 sessions over the course of six months that correspond to an assortment of technical, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of organic seed production
- The course will run from May 14th – November 12th, 2026 (with a summer break during the high season work in July).
Highlights
- Comprehensive peer-to-peer networking and collaborative learning opportunities
- Practical insights into seed as a sustainable livelihood and career path
- Personalized mentorship for professional and personal development in seed production for students located in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest TOPP regions (PNW: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming; SW: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah).
Requirements
- Active involvement in seed production
- Commitment to hands-on learning and professional growth
- Desire to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices
Practical Details
- Cost: Sliding scale from 50 USD to 500 USD
- Full fee waiver available. Please contact Ana Galvis (ana@seedalliance.org) for more information on this.
- Format: Online, with modules designed to complement on-farm training
Want to dig into the course details? Have a look at the 2026 curriculum.
Application Process
Application Due Date: April 15th, 2026
Interested candidates can apply using the online application form. For more information or questions, please contact Ana Galvis at ana[at]seedalliance.org.
Organic Seed Production Course Mentorship Opportunity
We are currently recruiting seed production mentors specifically located in:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
Experienced seed producers from these Northwest and Southwest states are invited to support the next generation of organic seed specialists. Learn more about what being a mentor entails.
Interested in becoming an organic seed mentor? Please contact Ana Galvis at ana[at]seedalliance.org.
This program is supported by the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
