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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040323 FW_ Spring Newsletter_ Seeding the season ________________________________ From: Organic Seed Alliance Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:00:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Spring Newsletter: Seeding the season ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287975/399661781/1045906740?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS 1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5a d46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287977/399661783/-840382262?list=PL41PUNMFs5_Qzoq5IzjddEEobBdq0n1Bs&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvbl VuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d4 6b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Recordings from the Washington Organic Seed Summit We hosted the annual Washington Organic Seed Summit back in February as a fully virtual event, and the recordings are now available for all. The annual Summit is a gathering for Washington-based specialty seed growers (vegetables, herbs, and flowers) to network, exchange knowledge, and develop collective actions to build sustainable, profitable, and resilient seed systems in the state. The event recordings include: * Keynote address by Bonnetta Adeeb, Ujamaa Seeds * Opportunities in On-farm Variety Trials * Small to Medium Seed Cleaning Equipment * Direct Marketing of Organic Seed in Washington State * Managing Disease in Specialty Seed Production in Washington State * Let's Talk About Seed Contracting Watch recordings <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287979/399661785/-840382262?list=PL41PUNMFs5_Qzoq5IzjddEEobBdq0n1Bs&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIk Rpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfM O88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287982/399661789/1214653054?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS 1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5a d46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Practical Training for On-farm and Collaborative Plant Breeding Plant breeding is one of the strongest tools we have for adapting our farms and gardens to a changing environment. There is a misconception that a person needs an advanced degree and connections to deep-pocketed private companies in order to be a “professional plant breeder.” One of the ways that OSA and our partners are working to empower farmers to engage in plant breeding projects is through a new series of educational webinars. The series titled “Practical Training for On-Farm and Collaborative Plant Breeding” has six parts and covers topics ranging from early-stage goal setting to considerations regarding variety release and commercialization. You can find links to all the recordings, along with the slides and additional resources using the button below. Recordings and resources <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287985/399661792/1214653054?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIm Q1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8 e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287990/399661796/1436834449?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS 1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5a d46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Urging Congress to Support the Agriculture Resilience Act Congresswoman Pingree (D-ME) and Senator Heinrich (D-NM) have reintroduced the Agriculture Resilience Act <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287992/399661799/844183065?DocumentID=4533&nvep=ew0KICAiVG VuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uL ndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> , which sets the goal of achieving zero-net greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. agriculture by 2040. The bill aims to increase research, improve soil health, protect existing farmland and support farm viability, support pasture-based livestock systems, boost investments in on-farm energy initiatives, and reduce food waste. Sec. 205 of the bill focuses on public cultivar and animal breed research by creating the position of public breed and cultivar research coordinator within USDA and investing in the development of public seeds and breeds. Read more <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61287996/399661830/1436834449?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZ DMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811 &emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> ________________________________ What else we're seeding Parched Bounty: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288002/399661889/-1600057348?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0Nm FhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224 832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> New California dry farm trial report Hybrid Highlights: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288008/399661923/-840382262?list=PL41PUNMFs5_Q4c8-Qsb58GPrZWwTRdMT9&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAg IkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpO fMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Recordings from the hybrid California Organic Seed Summit Bright Truths: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288015/399661929/648910538?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhL TJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832 e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Woven stories of the new True Magenta Swiss Chard Level Out the Playing Field: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288022/399661936/2110239916?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIj ogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed1 1-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> OSA submits comments on seed patents Speak Up: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288028/399661943/-19531529?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZD MtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811& emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Spring National Organic Standards Board meets April 25-27 Timely Crossroads in OR: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288032/399661949/824500031?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ 1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e 0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Help protect seed growers in the Willamette Valley Spring into Giving: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288037/399661955/1566906941?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ 0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00 224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> Will you GiveBIG to OSA on May 2-3? ________________________________ From our resource library The Grower's Guide to Conducting On-farm Variety Trials: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288045/399661961/-938132278?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIk Rpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfM O88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> This guide provides farmers fundamental skills to conduct on-farm variety trials that reflect their particular goals and farming operations. Seed Economics Toolkit: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288053/399661969/-684664680?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ 1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e 0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> OSA developed this toolkit to help growers manage the uncertainties and risks inherent to seed production, and to help growers earn more profit. Pollinator Management for Organic Seed Producers: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288060/399661977/-1151734962?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3Ry aWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=& emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> This guide helps organic seed producers in understanding the role and diversity of seed crop pollinators, as well as strategies for reducing pollen movement between organic and non-organic farms. ________________________________ Join us as we seed common ground. Support OSA’s research, education and advocacy work today. 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________________________________ From our resource library The Grower's Guide to Conducting On-farm Variety Trials: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288045/399661961/-938132278?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIk Rpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfM O88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> This guide provides farmers fundamental skills to conduct on-farm variety trials that reflect their particular goals and farming operations. Seed Economics Toolkit: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288053/399661969/-684664680?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ 1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=&emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e 0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> OSA developed this toolkit to help growers manage the uncertainties and risks inherent to seed production, and to help growers earn more profit. Pollinator Management for Organic Seed Producers: <https://click.everyaction.com/k/61288060/399661977/-1151734962?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5MDIxIiwNCiAgIkRpc3Ry aWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1YWQ0NmFhLTJiZDMtZWQxMS1hOGUwLTAwMjI0ODMyZTgxMSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAia2RlYW5AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=W8yG9t2X0trKRpF3-j28qTWSSWd3mXr9dGIpOfMO88s=& emci=e36d46b6-5dd2-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&emdi=d5ad46aa-2bd3-ed11-a8e0-00224832e811&ceid=4722420> This guide helps organic seed producers in understanding the role and diversity of seed crop pollinators, as well as strategies for reducing pollen movement between organic and non-organic farms. ________________________________ Join us as we seed common ground. Support OSA’s research, education and advocacy work today. 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