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GMO Seeds: What’s Going on Why You Should Care PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cricket Rakita   
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 20:50

There has been a lot happening with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) lately. The first GMO seeds, known as Roundup Ready soybeans, were introduced to the market by Monsanto in 1996. Roundup Ready Corn was introduced three years later. These seeds were resistant to a powerful and toxic broad spectrum herbicide known as Roundup, which is also produced by Monsanto. The initial genes used to create the roundup resistance was found in bacteria that were somehow growing in the waste behind a roundup production facility.
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 April 2009 14:24
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Organicology Conference focuses on seed issues PDF Print E-mail
Written by Matthew Dillon   
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 00:00

Organically Grown Company (OGC), Oregon Tilth, Organic Seed Alliance, and the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association will be hosting a new event - a conference/workshops/trade show/vendor fair/party - in Portaland, OR on February 26-28, 2009. ORGANICOLOGY will have a strong seed them running throughout:  A one day Organic Seed Production Intensive; workshops on issues of genetic engineering and the politics of seed; a key note from Vandana Shiva; and a good old fashioned Seed Swap. 

Also, OSGATA will hold its annual members meeting at this event on February 27th. Contact Oregon Tilth to register for Organicology, and Matthew Dillon (osgata @ gmail.com) for info on OSGATA annual meeting. Hope to see you there.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 01:38
 
Right Place Right Time PDF Print E-mail
Written by Matthew Dillon   
Wednesday, 08 October 2008 00:00
Nice article on Nash’s including the importance of seed production for his farm.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 01:26
 
Interesting Links PDF Print E-mail
Written by Matthew Dillon   
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 00:00

Good links for those interested in organic seed:

The published proceedings of the Organic Seed Growers Conference:   http://seedalliance.org/uploads/pdf/OSGCProceedings08completeweb.pdf

New Zealand report on organic seed market:  http://www.merfield.com/research/lincoln-foundation-report-2004-c-merfield-t-chamberlain.pdf

OMRI Organic Seed Database:  http://seeds.omri.org/
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 01:38
 
OSGATA Associates PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cricket Rakita   
Monday, 04 February 2008 00:00
Following is a list of our members with websites.
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 April 2009 18:10
 

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