Organic Seed Alliance

Training organic seed producers to build capacity and resiliency in the seed system:osa taught a 6-month, in depth course to train new seed producers through an online course, facilitated peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, and hands-on seed growing experience working one-on-one with seed producer mentors. In addition, osa distributed mini-grants to support the seed production efforts of beginning seed producers and seed producers of color. For more information see https://seedalliance.org/seed-internship-program-organic-seed-production-course.

Conferences, training and networking programs to support the success of seed producers:organic seed alliance's organic seed commons (osc) online platform, networked more than 2,000 stakeholders and hosted over 1,200 registrants from 49 states and 47 countries in the virtual 11th biennial organic seed grower's conference. Revenue retained from 2021 was utilized to host the conference. An in-depth training program, delivered through osc, advanced 35 beginning farmers' seed skills through expert instruction, peer to peer knowledge exchange and applied, hands-on seed growing and one-on-one mentorship. Visit www.organicseedcommons.org to learn more or join the network.