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Region: Pacific Northwest

Seed Stories · November 6, 2012

Farmer Seed Stewardship: Marko Colby and Hanako Myers


Midori Farm Marko Colby and Hanako Myers Port Townsend, Washington When Marko and Hanako started Midori Farm, both had a strong …

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Seed Policy · November 2, 2012

OR Decision Risks Specialty Crop Seed Industry, Organic


OSA submitted comments this week to the Oregon Department of Agriculture in opposition to its proposed rule to expand canola production in …

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Seed Policy · October 24, 2012

Help Protect Oregon’s Organic Seed and Vegetable Farmers


Half of the Willamette Valley is in danger of being opened up to canola production. Canola is a serious threat to several thriving …

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Seed Policy · September 28, 2012

UPDATE Canola in the Willamette Valley: Comment by Nov. 2


If you couldn't attend the public hearing in Salem, OR, you can still weigh in with your comments by November 2, 2012. Find instructions and …

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Seed Policy · September 17, 2012

TAKE ACTION Oregon Rule Harmful to Seed Integrity


By now you've probably heard that a fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to open canola production in sensitive …

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Seed Policy · August 9, 2012

TAKE ACTION Protect Seed Integrity in the Willamette Valley


Oregonians take note: A fast-tracked decision by the Oregon Department of Agriculture will allow canola production in the Willamette Valley, …

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Events · February 20, 2012

Last Day to Register – Join OSA in Seattle, WA


Join OSA's Executive Director Micaela Colley, along with co-founder and event keynote Matthew Dillon, at the Seattle Chef Collaborative's …

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Events · January 4, 2012

Reserve Your Seat! Pre-Conference Skagit Valley Tour


Pre-Conference Tour: Thursday, January 19, 2012 UPDATE: the tour is SOLD OUT as of Jan. 9, 2012. The Skagit Valley of NW Washington has …

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Events · May 13, 2011

Join OSA Tomorrow at Nash’s Organic Produce Farm Tour


It's farm tour season again! Join OSA tomorrow, May 14, 2011, for Nash's Organic Produce Delta Farm Tour. OSA will be discussing our …

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Events · February 16, 2011

Save the Date! Mother Earth News Fair in Washington State


OSA will host seed workshops at the Mother Earth News fair June 4 - 5, 2011. There will also be a live auction with proceeds benefiting OSA …

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Field Notes · January 13, 2011

Take a Virtual Tour of Nash’s Organic Produce (Sequim, WA)


Nash's Organic Produce is one of the most successful organic farms on the Olympic Peninsula, and a long partner in OSA's participatory plant …

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June 3, 2010

Vegetable Variety Trials for Local Food Production on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington


In 2009 OSA conducted variety trials in Jefferson County, Washington, for 11 different crops. More than 170 varieties were grown and …

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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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