"Every time we save seed, the plants that we are working with change in some way or another. It's inevitable. And it seems like, from my …
Thanks for an incredible year of Quarterly Calls!
OSA's Quarterly Calls are open-sourced calls that bring together farmers, seed producers, researchers, advocates, and food system leaders to …
OSA Quarterly Call – Nov 7, 2025: Responding to Climate Shifts Through Seed
"As farmers are using this diversity to adapt to changing conditions, it happens very iteratively. It's a very experimental, you kind of see …
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, …
USDA Reorganization Plan Comment Period Closes September 30th
USDA is accepting public comments until September 30th on its sweeping plan to reduce the national capitol region by up to 50% by requiring …
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 …
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 …
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 / …
NEW! OSA’s 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 Advocacy Office Hours. …
Open House Quarterly Call Series
Open House Quarterly Call SeriesFeb, May, Aug, Nov Join the Organic Seed Alliance community for an interactive virtual gathering! This …
