Organic On-Farm Plant Breeding Workshop
Learn basic on-farm, field techniques to develop and adapt seed varieties for organic farming conditions. June 16 & 17, 2010, Wed & Thurs ~ Common Ground Farm, Olympia, WA
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Jun 16, 2010 09:00 AM
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| Where | Common Ground Farm, Olympia, WA |
| Contact Name | jadyne@seedalliance.org |
| Contact Phone | 360-385-7192 |
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Organic On-Farm Plant Breeding Workshop
Common Ground Farm, Olympia, WA
June 16 & 17, 2010
You are invited to learn basic on-farm, field techniques to develop and adapt seed varieties for organic farming conditions.
In this two-day workshop organic plant breeders Dr. John Navazio and Dr. Jim Myers will teach how to select for reproductive fitness and yield, horizontal resistance to disease, and improved performance under heat, drought, and cold stress.
Farmer Julie Puhich, of Common Ground Farm, will share her perspective on managing seed and breeding projects on a working farm. Teaching will include both classroom and on-farm field activities. The farm component will focus on a participatory organic broccoli breeding project at Common Ground Farm in Olympia, WA.
Basic seed saving skills are recommended as teaching will focus on methods for on-farm breeding and variety improvement building upon a foundation of basic seed knowledge.
Wednesday, June 16th (9am-6pm), and Thursday, June 17th (9am-3pm).
Registration fee - $50.00
Thanks to a grant from the USDA-OREI, this course is being offered at a discounted rate and includes the cost of lunch both days.
Registration deadline is June 9 and space is limited. To register call 360-385-7192 or email jadyne@seedalliance.orgFor more of what's happening, go to Organic Seed Alliance.
