This post by Organic Seed Alliance was originally published by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. It is part of a blog series …
From the Field: Breeding Sweet Corn for Organic Agriculture
Summer sweet corn: Is there anything better? How about a sweet corn that was developed with organic farmers in mind – an open-pollinated, …
From the Field: Breeding Carrots for Organic Agriculture
Earlier this spring, OSA's research team planted 'Spring Market' carrots at Midori Farm, one of several farms partnering with us on breeding …
How to Breed Carrots for Organic Agriculture
This manual teaches farmers how to breed carrots for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing breeding …
How to Breed Tomatoes for Organic Agriculture
This manual teaches farmers how to breed tomatoes for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing breeding …
How to Breed Sweet Corn for Organic Agriculture
This manual teaches farmers how to breed sweet corn for organic production systems, including step-by-step instruction for developing …
Introduction to On-farm Organic Plant Breeding
This manual provides an overview of on-farm organic plant breeding methods, including an overview of basic genetics, farm-based experimental …
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 …
Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit
Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) is a highly effective on-farm breeding method that involves a close collaboration between farmers and …
Investing in Organic Plant Breeding for a Secure Food Future
In the Fall 2011 issue of Edible Madison, Melissa Hughes with Organic Valley discusses the illusive promise of GE technologies in her piece …
NOVIC: Breeding in Response to Farmers’ Needs
Growing Magazine features the Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) in an article titled, "Collaborative and …
