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OSA attends Fireside Chat with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and Representative Slotkin in Michigan
Organic Seed Alliance was invited to attend the “Investing in America Rural Prosperity Fireside Chat” with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI 7th District) in April. The event took place in Williamston, Michigan, and focused on the needs of rural small business and family farms in the state, strengthening farming supply chains, and goals for the next Farm Bill.
Transition to Organic Partnership Program
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is excited to start working with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) through the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Program in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions. This partnership will expand OSA’s capacity to create regionally appropriate educational content and engagement with the organic community.
Cultivating Collaboration at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
To some people that work in agriculture, winter is synonymous with conference season. Agriculture conferences are opportunities to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement. This year, Organic Seed Alliance was well represented in La Crosse, Wisconsin for the 35th Annual Organic Farming Conference hosted by Marbleseed (formerly known as MOSES).
Updates from the USDA Seed Liaison Initiative
Back in our summer newsletter, we shared that the United States Department of Agriculture had launched the Seed Liaison Initiative to help growers, plant breeders, and others who work with seed navigate the complex US seed system. The initiative aims to help create a transparent and competitive seed market, promoting broader access to seeds for research and plant breeding.
Building a Just and Equitable Seed Community: Register Now for One-Day Learning Experience in Michigan
We are excited to be a part of an upcoming “Organic Intensive” workshop hosted by Michigan Organic Food and Farming Alliance (MOFFA). The event will take place on Saturday, January 6th, at the Plant and Soil Sciences building on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. This intensive will offer some basic hands-on skills to the beginner and enhance the tool kit for more advanced seed savers and growers.
Midwest Seed and Plant Breeding Field Day
On a bright and beautiful day in the middle of August, Organic Seed Alliance and partners hosted a field day at Nature and Nurture Farm outside Ann Arbor, Michigan. The purpose of the event was to showcase participatory plant breeding projects and commercial seed production methods in the Midwest. Highlights of the day included a guided farm tour, seed cleaning demonstration, and a tomato taste test.
Organic Seed Alliance Hosts Farm Bill Advocacy Event in Michigan
A group of organic farmers and sustainable agriculture advocates recently convened at Nature and Nurture Farm outside Ann Arbor, Michigan to discuss the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. Special guests at the event included a regional manager from Senator Debbie Stabenow’s office, and a field representative from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s office.
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