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Seed Policy · September 24, 2025

National Organic Standards Board Fall Comment Period Open Until December 30


The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is a Federal Advisory Board that makes recommendations on issues involving the production, …

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September 19, 2025

Farm to Flavor

October 5, 2025
3:00 PM 6:00 PM I Madison, WI

Sunday, October 5, 20253:00 PM  6:00 PMGarver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704 (map) The Culinary Breeding Network, Artisan …

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Field Notes · September 12, 2025

Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT


We're pleased to share that Dr. Laurajean Lewis has accepted the role of Director of Genetic Resources at CIMMYT. We applaud CIMMYT in their …

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August 29, 2025

Activating Organic Seed Alliance Resources: A User’s Guide and Community Workshop

September 29, 2025
12:00-1:30 pm Eastern Virtual

Join Organic Seed Alliance for a free, 90-minute virtual event on September 29, 2025, designed for Midwest farmers, transitioning organic …

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August 21, 2025

Organic Seed Production Training for Organic Inspectors Series: Part I & II

September 30, 2025
9-10:30 am Pacific Virtual

In this series, we will explore the history of the National Organic Program and its regulations, current state of the organic seed industry, …

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Lead with Seed

August 15, 2025

Advocacy Office Hours

December 5, 2025
9 am Pacific | Virtual

Advocacy Office Hours Policy work is essential to building and protecting seed systems in the U.S., and that’s why we’re launching new …

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Lead with Seed

August 15, 2025

Advocacy Office Hours

October 3, 2025
9 am Pacific | Virtual

Advocacy Office Hours Policy work is essential to building and protecting seed systems in the U.S., and that’s why we’re launching new …

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Seed Policy, Support Organic Seed · August 6, 2025

Public Germplasm Availability: From NPGS Cuts to Crowd-Sourced Innovation


On August 1, 2025, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) hosted its Quarterly Advocacy Call, bringing together seed stewards, researchers, and …

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OSA Quarterly Call – Aug 1, 2025: Advocacy & the National Plant Germplasm System


“The time to revive the Seeds & Breeds Coalition is now. We need coordinated advocacy to secure public plant breeding in the next farm …

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OSA Quarterly Call May 2nd, 2025: Participatory Plant Breeding


Upcoming Calls I Suggest a Topic Speakers: Almendra Cremaschi (Bioleft, University of San Martin), Solveig Hanson (Cornell University / …

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Lead with Seed

July 15, 2025

Advocacy Office Hours

September 5, 2025
9 am Pacific | Virtual

Advocacy Office Hours Policy work is essential to building and protecting seed systems in the U.S., and that’s why we’re launching new …

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Conference Guide · June 13, 2025

The Seeds We Plant: Celebrating the Impact of OSGC 2025


What happens when nearly 700 seed growers, plant breeders, researchers, and advocates come together from across North America and beyond? …

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Request for Proposals are LIVE!

In 2027, we will have separate In-person (March 26th & 27th) and Virtual (March 30th & 31st) components, providing an interactive agenda of workshops, demonstrations, farm tours, lightning talks, art, seed swaps, affinity spaces, keynote presentations, and of course – celebration!

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