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Region: Pacific Northwest

Events · August 28, 2017

Volunteers Help with Weeding (and Eating)


Keeping OSA’s research farm in Chimacum, WA, clear of pesky weeds is a challenge for us, as it is for any farmer. When our research team has …

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August 15, 2017

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association

November 15, 2017 - November 16, 2017
Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA

Join OSA's Kiki Hubbard at the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association's annual conference in Kennewick, WA. The event draws hundreds of …

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July 27, 2017

Protected: Research Field Day with Organic Seed Alliance

September 25, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | OSA's Research Farm | 124 CENTER ROAD | CHIMACUM, WA 98325

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July 25, 2017

Culinary Breeding Network Variety Showcase

October 2, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | The Nines | 525 SW Morrison St | Portland, OR 97204

Join OSA's Micaela Colley and Laurie McKenzie and research partner Dr. Phil Simon for the 2017 Variety Showcase in Portland, Oregon. We're …

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Field Notes · July 22, 2017

What’s Red, Pink, and Not Bolting Right Now?


Answer: The best performers in our 2017 Swiss Chard variety trials. Swiss Chard is a biennial seed crop, meaning it produces leaves and a …

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Events · June 20, 2017

Call for proposals: 9th Organic Seed Growers Conference


OSA invites you to help shape the 9th Organic Seed Growers Conference by providing proposals for content. This is your opportunity to share …

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Events · June 2, 2017

This Weekend’s Menu: Roasted Carrot Bolognese


Spring is in full swing and depending on where you live, carrots are back in our market booths. At Organic Seed Alliance's research farm in …

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Media Spotlight · May 25, 2017

OSA Featured in Edible Seattle


OSA's classical plant breeding work is featured in this spring's Edible Seattle magazine. The piece focuses on our Olympic Sweet …

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Support Organic Seed · May 23, 2017

Business Member Spotlight: Organically Grown Company


OSA invites companies in the organic sector to support our work through our recently launched business membership program. Today we’re proud …

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May 9, 2017

Kale Breeding Workshop with Laurie McKenzie

July 12, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cowichan Green Community | 360 Duncan St | Duncan BC V9L 3W4

Join OSA's Laurie McKenzie and event hosts FarmFolk CityFolk for a daylong workshop focused on breeding kale. Kale is a popular crop in BC …

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May 9, 2017

Community Field Day and Tasting at OSA’s Research Farm

September 25, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | OSA'S RESEARCH FARM | 124 CENTER ROAD | CHIMACUM, WA 98325

Join OSA for a community field day and variety tasting at our research farm in Chimacum, Washington. The event celebrates the 3rd annual …

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Field Notes · May 4, 2017

Spring Days at the OSA Research Farm


Here at the OSA research farm in Chimacum, Washington, the days are getting longer, the soil is slowly drying out, greenhouse starts are …

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OSGC Request for Proposals are LIVE!

In 2027, Organic Seed Growers Conference 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!

RFP due July 15th, 2026
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