OSA’s Kiki Hubbard testified at the USDA’s hearing on seed competition and intellectual property rights (IPR) on August 24, 2022. The public …
OSA Provides Comments to USDA on Corporate Consolidation and Control Over Seed
Three months ago, the USDA opened an inquiry inviting public input on competition concerns in the seed industry as they relate to …
One more week to make your voice heard!
Update: This comment period closed on June 15, 2022. Read OSA's full comments here. Are you a seed grower or company with firsthand …
Speak Your Truth on Seed Industry Consolidation & Intellectual Property Rights
Submit comments to USDA through May 16, 2022 On March 11, the USDA launched an inquiry into public concerns regarding seeds and …
Don’t Miss These Policy Action Opportunities!
Please take a minute to review three important policy comment opportunities related to organic seed systems in the US. From the organic …
Just Released! State of Organic Seed, 2022
OSA is proud to announce the release of our most recent State of Organic Seed report. State of Organic Seed is an ongoing project …
State of Organic Seed, 2022
State of Organic Seed (SOS) is an ongoing project to monitor organic seed systems in the United States. Every five years, Organic Seed …
Will a White House Order Sow Seeds of Change on Antitrust?
OSA Advocacy Intern Will Gallagher recently unpacked what a July 2021 White House Executive Order on consolidation in agriculture could mean …
The New York Times Puts Spotlight on Organic Seed
The New York Times recently put organic seed in the spotlight with a pointed opinion piece by Dan Barber, titled: "Save Our Food. Free the …
OSA Supports Agribusiness Merger Moratorium Bills
OSA has joined over 200 farm, food, and rural groups in delivering a letter to Congress endorsing the food and agribusiness merger …
Building Bridges with European Seed Communities
The urgent call to reinvigorate biodiversity and re-empower farmers and eaters in our food system is ringing across the globe. While OSA’s …
OSA Denounces Bayer’s Takeover of Monsanto
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division says it will allow Bayer's $66 billion purchase of Monsanto. The companies reached a …
