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Publication Category: How-to Guides

February 5, 2018

The Grower’s Guide to Conducting On-farm Variety Trials


On-farm variety trials help farmers manage risk by identifying optimal genetics for a grower's unique environmental and market conditions. …

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November 15, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #6: Seed Contracting and Economics


This is the final webinar in a six-part series on organic seed production that provides training for seed growers and their interns …

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October 18, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #5: Cleaning and Record Keeping


This is the fifth of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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September 20, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #4: Seed Quality, Harvesting Techniques and Equipment


This is the fourth of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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August 17, 2016

Climatic Considerations for Seed Crops: Guidelines and Field Trainings for Organic and Specialty Vegetable Seed Producers


This guide provides detailed climatic considerations for organic and specialty seed production in the Pacific Northwest. Topics include …

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August 16, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #3: Diseases and Pests


This is the third of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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July 19, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #2: Trials and Selection


This is the second of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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June 21, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #1: Introduction


This is the first of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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April 20, 2014

How to Breed Carrots for Organic Agriculture


This manual teaches farmers how to breed carrots for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing breeding …

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April 20, 2014

How to Breed Tomatoes for Organic Agriculture


This manual teaches farmers how to breed tomatoes for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing breeding …

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April 20, 2014

How to Breed Sweet Corn for Organic Agriculture


This manual teaches farmers how to breed sweet corn for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing …

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April 4, 2014

Introduction to On-farm Organic Plant Breeding


This manual provides an overview of on-farm organic plant breeding methods, including an overview of basic genetics, farm-based experimental …

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