[…] manually separate small batches of seed crops. Ideal to use soft-soled shoes for delicate seed crops. Crop Variety(ies): Brassicas, beta vulgaris, beans Seed Quantity: small link to demo Hammermill Style Shredder-Chipper This piece of equipment has free-swinging hammers that shred, tear, beat, and grind material until it is small enough to pass through the […]
Print Proceedings Request Form | 10th Organic Seed Growers Conference
[…] Conference Proceedings, which we publish for each of our conferences. To make this year’s conference greener, we are encouraging participants to download the conference proceedings as a PDF rather than printing and binding a copy for each registrant. If you need a print version, please submit your request using the form below by February […]
Results: California Carrot Organic Variety Trials, 2014-2017
[…] included for a broader comparison. Four trials were conducted over a 2-½ year period, with three late summer sowings (2014, 2015, 2016) and one spring sowing (2016). Open pollinated (OP) varieties were emphasized, but a few leading F1 hybrids were included in each trial. Three OP varieties — Nantes Coreless, Rumba, and Scarlet Nantes […]
Northern Sweet Pepper Trial Report 2019-2021
[…] Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder. Nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author’s moral rights. Your fair use and other rights are in no way affected by the above. For PDF versions of this and other seed publications, please visit OSA’s Resource Library
Tomato Seed Production Guide
[…] Diseases of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) and Their Control Measures: a Review. International Journal of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences 2 (2): 173-182 (Online.) Available at https://www.cibtech.org/J-FOOD-AGRI-VETERINARY-SCIENCES/PUBLICATIONS/2012/Vol%202%20No%202/27…Dilip….Review…Tomato. pdf (verified 1/28/21). Amanda, S. , M. Henson and I. Meadows. 2019. Vegetable Pathology Factsheets: Bacterial Spot of Pepper and Tomato. (Online). Available at https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/bacterial-spot-of-pepper-and-tomato (verified 1/28/21). […]
California Dry Farm Trial Report 2022
[…] Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder. Nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author’s moral rights. Your fair use and other rights are in no way affected by the above. For PDF versions of this and other seed publications, please visit OSA’s Resource Library
2021 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report With thanks to our supporters, funders and program partners, we invite you to read OSA’s 2021 annual report (opens to PDF). 2021 Annual Report Both our program and organizational investments expanded significantly this past year. We explored new strategies, engaged in social equity and management trainings, and enlarged our seed community through compelling […]
2020 Annual Report
[…] and inviting dialogue on how to make seed systems more socially just. With appreciation for our funders, partners and collaborators, we present OSA’s 2020 Annual Report ( PDF). To learn more about the impact of our work, please contact Executive Director Cara Loriz. Highlights from our 2020 report include: Hosted the biennial ORGANIC SEED […]
Intellectual Property Rights on Seed: Resources & Tools
[…] for growers working with seed and advocates. We’re grateful to Bill Tracy of University of Wisconsin-Madison for his input on this resource. View IPR Resource Table ( PDF) Seed Patent Watch Restricting people from continuing our co-evolution with plants for food security is an attack on humanity today and on future generations. We have […]
Annual Report
2022 Annual Report With thanks to our supporters, funders and program partners, we invite you to read OSA’s 2022 annual report (opens to PDF). 2022 Annual Report OSA’s 2022 annual report reflects on the changes, growth, and impacts of an evolving organization over the past year. Here are some of the highlights: Hosting the […]
Organic Seed Alliance Launches Search for New Executive Director
[…] strategically and compassionately leading a mature but evolving nonprofit organization into its next phase of growth, we welcome you to get to know us more and apply!” Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. Pacific on September 12, 2023. For the job description, application details and more information, visit https://seedalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/OSA-ED-Position-Profile_08-15-2023_FINAL. pdf # # #
The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving
[…] and plant breeding at workshops, conferences, and field days. Publisher: Seed Savers Exchange, Inc. (John Torgrimson) 3094 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101 Distributor: Chelsea Green Publishing Price (USD): $29.95 ISBN: 978-0-9884749-1-8 Trim Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 400 Soft cover Number of Photos: 300 Color: 4 color Seed Savers Exchange’s Mission is […]