[…] The ability to breed plants to optimize their interaction with the soil microbiology holds great potential to enhance organic farming systems. Hear about the latest studies in this important and expanding field of science. Register for the webinars here. Register to attend the conference in-person here. Read the full agenda (opens PDF). Logo_OSGC_SMALL FINAL_Color eOrganic_logo
Seed Know-How: 2012 Organic Seed Manuals
[…] and Bryan Connolly, a botanist and doctoral student at the University of Connecticut. The manual can be purchased and is also available as a free download (opens PDF). And be on the lookout this summer for another organic seed resource. OSA’s Dr. John Navazio’s new book, The Organic Seed Grower: A Farmer’s Guide to […]
More Than 150 Businesses, Groups Call for Improved Oversight of GE Field Trials
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[…] enforceable standards for confining GE crops, as well as active monitoring and testing to ensure compliance. To download this press release and the sign-on letter as a PDF document, visit http://www.seedalliance.org/Advocacy/. About Organic Seed Alliance Organic Seed Alliance advances the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed. We accomplish our mission […]
Directory Connects California Organic Seed Growers
[…] organic seed growers interested in contracting with seed distributors. This go-to directory for finding organic seed producers throughout California is available for free download here (opens to PDF). If you’re interested in a physical copy of this photo-rich directory, you can purchase one through the publisher here. Are you a California organic seed producer […]
New Resources from State of Organic Seed, 2022
[…] additional resources to accompany the report, including data briefs summarizing report findings and recommendations based on roles in the sector. These data briefs are available for download (opens to PDF): Organic Seed Producers & Companies Organic Plant Breeders & Researchers Organic Regulators & Certifiers Organic Producers We also invite you to learn about report findings and […]
Cultivating Collaboration at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
[…] farmers, breeders, and organic certifiers. SeedLinked can be used to collect, share, and analyze data to support decentralized collaborative breeding. Take a look at the research poster PDF, or the eOrganic project website for more information and resources, including the 2023 webinar series “Practical Training for On-Farm and Collaborative Plant Breeding.” In addition to […]
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s and Iowa Sec of Ag Bill Northey’s Remarks at Iowa Competition Workshop
[…] states. Competition in regards to seeds a particular concern. Mentions recent AP story – in soybeans 95% of soy has RR traits. 67% in corn. Additional the price is a concern, “Monsanto’s place in seed is a competitive issue that needs to be examined.” – He did call Roundup a “wonderful trait” but other […]
On the Shoulders of Giants
[…] or should not be paid to plant breeders (including farmer-breeders), but that any such benefits must recognize the thousands of years of improvement that came before the latest generation of discovery and selection. As Newton remarked on being honored for his scientific accomplishments, “If I have seen a little further it is by standing […]
OFRF Issue Bulletin: “Forging a Path to An Organic Seed Future”
[…] a “lack of equivalent varieties” may serve as a veiled excuse for not wanting to pay a premium on organic seed. The NOP has made clear that price cannot be a factor in determining commercial availability, but companies complain that their own sales data points to cases where farmers purchase conventional seed instead of […]
Your Guide to the Organic Seed Growers Conference!
[…] limited. Conference Workshops | Get Into the Weeds When: Friday, February 16 & Saturday, February 17 | Cost: $375 Do we have a line-up for you! Hear the latest in cutting-edge research, seed policy, and more, and trade knowledge, techniques, and ideas with fellow seedheads from around the world. Check out workshop details and speaker lineup. […]
Talking Seed Economics with Homestead Organics
[…] and shares seed cleaning equipment and manages final cleaning, packing, storage and sales. Vending through Triple Divide has the additional benefit of receiving a per packet sales price, which is often higher than the per pound price offered by seed companies. But, as Laura says, “The goal of the co-op isn’t to get rich, […]
Talking Seed Economics with Terrapin Farm
[…] with seed companies and through Triple Divide Organic Seed Cooperative. How do you decide which market outlets to pursue? Well, you have to consider the economics of price and timing. Under contract, a grower receives payment after the company tests your seed for quality. In my experience, seed contracts are not compensated in a […]