Organic Seed Growers Conference Jan 30- Feb 1

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Advancing the ethical development and stewardship    of the genetic resources of agricultural seed       The Organic Seed Growers  Conference brings together  more than 300 professionals  with a passion for organic seed  -- individuals who represent  successful seed farms, businesses, and organizations,  and who are committed  to improving the availability,  quality, and integrity of organic seed. This is your  opportunity to meet them, learn from them, and connect  and collaborate. You'll return home equipped  with practical strategies and  skills to strengthen your work  as a seed producer, plant breeder,  researcher, policy advocate, and  business owner. We also guarantee  a renewed sense of commitment and  passion for organic seed, and the  satisfaction of knowing that you are  not alone in the important work that you do! Join us in two weeks to build your  knowledge and skills in the following areas: Organic Plant Breeding Models of Participatory Plant Breeding Research Update: Small Grains and Corn Research Update: Vegetable Crops Biodynamic Perspectives on Breeding Crops Breeding Crops in and for Organic Soils Breeding New Open-Pollinated Varieties Out of Hybrids Developing Regionally Adapted Varieties Roundtable: Breeders to Eaters Organic Seed Production Fundamentals of Seed Production Innovative Methods of Seed Production in Unheated High Tunnels Seed Cleaning Equipment Pollinator Conservation Strategies for Organic Seed Producers Managing Seed-Borne Diseases in Seed Production Advocacy and Policy Issues Why Organic Seed Matters and How to Meet the Demand GE Contamination Avoidance and Testing Protocols Untying the GMO Gordian Knot - Time for Organic to Act Unpacking the Cell Fusion Debate Free as in Speech, Not as in Beer: Open-Source Seed Initiative Seed Economics and Business Integrating Seed Production into the Small Farm Business Plan Finding the Right Scale and Market for Your Seed Production New Models of Seed Enterprise General Topics on Organic Seed Networking and Information Sharing Tools International Panel on Developing Seed Networks and Movements Germplasm Collection and Conservation Keynote Presenter: Tom Stearns, High Mowing Organic Seeds             Organic Seed Alliance advances the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed. We accomplish our mission through collaborative research, education, and advocacy programs that closely engage organic farmers and other seed professionals. ©2001 - 2013 Organic Seed Alliance