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Tag: Seed policy

Resources · August 17, 2023

Navigating Intellectual Property Rights Used on Seed


In the U.S., navigating intellectual property rights that are commonly used on seed can be confusing and complicated. Over the years OSA has …

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Resources, Seed Policy · July 21, 2023

USDA Launches New Seed Liaison Initiative


This week USDA announced the launch of its Seed Liaison Initiative to help growers, plant breeders, and others who work with seed navigate …

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Seed Policy · July 20, 2023

OSA Delivers Comments on Seed Industry Competition Issues in Washington, DC


Last week, Organic Seed Alliance's Outreach Director Cathleen McCluskey traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in meetings at the White …

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Intellectual Property Rights on Seed: Resources & Tools


In the U.S., navigating intellectual property rights that are commonly used on seed can be confusing and complicated. Over the years OSA has …

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June 30, 2023

Farm Bill Town Hall with Senator Stabenow’s Team

August 18, 2023
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern | NATURE AND NURTURE SEEDS FARM | 7100 MARSHALL ROAD | DEXTER, MICHIGAN

You’re invited to join fellow farmers and Organic Seed Alliance for a town hall conversation with staff from Senator Debbie Stabenow's …

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Seed Policy · June 7, 2023

Take Action by June 9 to Support Organic Agriculture


Make your voice heard by this Friday, June 9th The House Agriculture Committee is asking for public feedback about the 2023 Farm Bill …

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May 16, 2023

The Farm Bill: Why it is important to small and urban farmers

May 22, 2023
6:00 p.m. Eastern / 5:00 p.m. Central / 4:00 p.m. Mountain / 3:00 p.m. Pacific

Join the BIPOC Farming Network for their May roundtable focused on the Farm Bill with special speakers Celeste Treece of Ag Noire, Jonathan …

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Seed Policy · March 9, 2023

Help Protect Seed Growers in the Willamette Valley!


The Oregon State Legislature is considering Senate Bill (SB) 789 to protect the Willamette Valley’s vibrant vegetable seed industry from …

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February 20, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action Rally for Resilience

March 6, 2023 - March 8, 2023
Washington D.C

OSA is a proud member of the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and we're excited to share details about the upcoming Farmers for Climate …

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Seed Policy · February 2, 2023

OSA Submits Comments on Seed Patents


Last month, OSA submitted comments to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in response to its new initiatives to ensure “robust and …

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Seed Policy · December 19, 2022

Take Action: Submit Comments on Seed Patents by Feb. 1, 2023


The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is currently accepting public comments on new initiatives to ensure "robust and reliable patents." The …

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Seed Policy · December 16, 2022

OSA Publishes 2023 Policy Platform for Seed


Overview and Timeliness Organic Seed Alliance is proud to announce a 2023 Policy Platform for Seed, a list of priorities for advancing …

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