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Talking Seed Economics with Wild Plum Farm

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Doug Baty is one of the owners and operators of Wild Plum Farm, an organic vegetable and seed farm. Doug was one of five farm partners collaborating with OSA on a Montana Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant focused on seed economics. The result of that project is this Seed Economics Toolkit. This article is based on an interview between OSA and Doug following the conclusion of that project.

Doug Baty traces his agricultural heritage in Northwestern Montana back over a century.

Talking Seed Economics with Fresh Roots Farm

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[…] as a teacher for a while, and then in cooperative business development. We got into farming because we wanted to be our own bosses. We moved to western Montana during the recession to give it a shot. How did you get involved in growing seed? I sought out my first contract. I reached out […]

Talking Seed Economics with Terrapin Farm

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Judy Owsowitz is owner and operator of Terrapin Farm located outside of Whitefish, Montana. Terrapin Farm specializes in producing vegetables, fruits and herbs from seed that is regionally adapted for Northwestern Montana. Judy stewards and improves many varieties as part of an on-farm breeding program. In this interview between OSA and Judy Owsowitz, Judy shares from her forty years of experience as a grower about how she has made seed production an integral part of her operation.

Broccoli Seed Production: Quick Reference

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[…] of growth is attained before the onset of winter. For both types, seed should be started in a greenhouse (more common for colder climates, such as the Intermountain West) or nursery bed and transplanted after 4-6 weeks, ensuring that seedlings do not experience temperatures lower than 50°F for extended periods. Cold temperatures cause “buttoning” or […]

Winter Squash Seed Production: Quick Reference

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[…] is fully developed. Do not hurry the harvest, however. Fruits should be left on the vine for several weeks after full maturity. In colder climates, like the Intermountain West, waiting for a killing frost may make harvest easiest. Do not allow the fruit to rot. After harvest, allow 5 weeks to 6 months (especially with […]

Kale Seed Production: Quick Reference

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[…] some other Brassicas. Kale can flower and set seed at temperatures up to 85°F. The cold hardiness of kale makes it particularly interesting to growers in the Intermountain West. Some Siberian varieties can survive below 14°F while most kales can tolerate 18-25°F. Lacinato types are the least tolerant of cold. To grow kale, fertile, well-balanced […]

Our 2017 Annual Report

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[…] hundreds of seed growers and other seed advocates and professionals in the field, classroom, and via live webinar. We expanded our research and education staff in the Intermountain West and Midwest. We launched a new website and publication library to make it easier for our community to find the seed resources they need. Our research […]

OSA Announces New Organic Seed Research

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[…] a viable opportunity for Montana’s organic growers, and this project will provide farmers the tools and confidence they need to enter into a growing market. Beyond the Intermountain West, a second award, funded by the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), is supporting a national organic seed economics intensive at our upcoming […]

Steve Peters

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Steve has been involved with agriculture since he was a child. His journey began as a gardener and then a farmer, research agronomist, seed production and development manager, educator, and seed advocate. Steve works for OSA in California and Intermountain West states to help farmers establish regional seed hubs based on public domain seed production and […]

Regional Seed Systems

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[…] OSA also supports regional seed systems by delivering organic seed education and supporting grower networks across the US. We also have active research projects in California and the Intermountain West, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast. Get Involved To get involved in our research and education projects in these regions, contact: California: Jared Zystro Midwest: Michael Lordon Pacific Northwest: Micaela […]

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OSA is dedicated to providing quality seed-related resources to the public free of charge. Our publications include policy reports, plant breeding and variety trial guides, seed production guides, online tutorials, worksheets, record sheets, and proceedings from our biennial Organic Seed Growers Conference. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to OSA to ensure we are able to continue publishing cutting edge publications free of charge.

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[…] and others. OSA regularly delivers organic seed education across the US to support regional seed systems, and we have active research projects on the ground in California and the Intermountain West, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast. OSA collaborates with farmers and universities in cutting-edge organic plant breeding projects across the US. Our national projects include: Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA), […]

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