Proceedings from the 5th Organic Seed Growers Conference

We’ll be delivering public comments to the #NOSB today underscoring the importance of keeping #organic seed & plant breeding issues at the forefront of policy discussions. It all begins with seed! 🌱

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New research shows that organic plant breeding can play a significant role in supporting soil microbes that protect crops from important diseases. Fascinating stuff from our #CIOA partner Dr. Lori Hoagland @PurdueAg. @USDA_NIFA #OREI growingproduce.com/v…

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Farmers, farmworkers, and seed growers affected by the wildfires here in the west still need our help! Here are a number of ways to show support: seedalliance.org/202…

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In response to the pandemic, we've expanded our outreach efforts to farmers in need and donated seed and produce from our research projects to classrooms and communities. Here's an overview of how we're giving back to communities: seedalliance.org/202…

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A comprehensive article on the relocation of @USDA_ERS and the collective impacts one year later: "Since the move, the agency has lost decades of expertise on a wide range of subjects, from climate change to ... organic farming..." thecounter.org/usda-…

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