FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2017
CONTACTS
Cathleen McCluskey, Organic Seed Alliance, (360) 472-0247, cathleen@seedalliance.org
Community Field Day to Showcase New Flavors from Seed to Fork
Organic Seed Alliance celebrates harvest season at Washington research farm
Port Townsend, WA – Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) will host its annual community field day and variety tasting on September 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Chimacum, Washington. All are invited to join in the celebration, taste new varieties of organic produce, and learn about OSA’s cutting-edge research in the field. In addition to the variety tasting, local chefs will serve appetizers that showcase the culinary potential of what’s growing in local trials.
OSA is a local nonprofit with a national reach. It is known for its leadership in organic seed research, education, and advocacy, and participates in collaborative research with farmers, universities, and seed companies from coast to coast. The September gathering celebrates the third annual harvest at OSA’s Washington research farm, which serves as the hub of its Pacific Northwest organic plant breeding, seed education, and variety trial projects. The event also allows OSA to thank its strong and growing community of friends in the region and beyond.
The field tour will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the variety tasting and chef showcase following from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. OSA’s research farm is part of the Chimacum Farm Collaborative located at the Finnriver Orchard and Cidery, which will be open for no-host tastings and purchases.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. RSVP today at seedalliance.org/events.
The Finnriver Orchard and Cidery is located at 124 Center Road, Chimacum, Washington, 98325.
Organic Seed Alliance advances ethical seed solutions to meet food and farming needs in a changing world. Learn more at www.seedalliance.org.
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