Production farmers interested in growing organic vegetable seed have the opportunity next month to learn important skills for organic seed production in their region.
On Sept. 10, in Avondale, Colo., Organic Seed Alliance will host a free, participatory workshop called “Organic Seed Production in the Southwest.” It will offer knowledge and support to production farmers interested in producing seed for on-farm use or commercial production. The one-day course will cover:
•Choosing vegetable seed crops for Colorado and other southwest states;
•Growing, harvesting and cleaning wet- and dry-seeded crops;
•Maintaining and improving crop genetics for organic growing conditions; and
•Improving skills in harvesting, processing, and storing seeds.
Learn and collaborate with local farmers and experts from Organic Seed Alliance, Hollar Seeds and Hobbs Family Farm.
Registration is required and limited to 30 participants (production farmers and agricultural professionals only, please). The workshop is offered free of charge thanks to support from USDA Rural Development, El Pomar Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation.
To register call Organic Seed Alliance at (360) 385-7192 or e-mail info@seedalliance.org.
