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Organic Seed Production Six Webinar Series Part 1: Introduction, Field Planning, Recordkeeping

Join eOrganic for a new six-webinar series on organic seed production will provide training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016 growing season (June - November). This series, offered by Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), will cover a range of topics, from planting to harvest to the economics of seed production. The series is delivered as part of a new seed internship program offered by OSA and MESA with support from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The free webinars are open to the public and appropriate for farmers, interns, students, and other agricultural professionals. They will take place on the third Tuesday of each month, and the first one is on June 21st! You can just register once at the link below and attend any or all of the webinars listed below!

Register now at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1033801889354662914

1. June 21st: Introduction to the Organic Seed Webinar Series

  • Which crops should I grow?
  • Field planning
  • Recordkeeping
  • Speakers: Micaela Colley, Organic Seed Alliance; Organic Seed Grower TBD

2. July 19th: Trials and Selection

3. August 16th: Diseases and Pests, Case Study

4. September 20th: Seed Quality, Harvesting Techniques and Equipment

5. October 18th: Cleaning and Recordkeeping, Case Study

6. November 15th: Seed Contracting, Economics and Policy


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