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Farming 101 - Seed Saving for Farmers
Topics of instruction include:
- the biology of seed production
- seed harvesting and cleaning
- choosing appropriate seed crops for your system and climate
- maintaining the genetic integrity of varieties with appropriate population sizes and isolation distances
- conducting variety trials, and basic on-farm breeding techniques
Jared Zystro is OSA's California research and education specialist. He has a master's degree in plant breeding and plant genetics from the University of Wisconsin. Jared has worked in the organic seed industry for over 10 years, managing seed production at two farms and conducting research and education projects with OSA. In his work at OSA, he manages OSA's regional development in California, conducts participatory breeding projects and variety trials, and teaches farmers about seed production and plant breeding at workshops, conferences and field days.
In partnership with the Petaluma Seed Bank, a free monthly workshops series to teach hands-on skills to aspiring, novice, and working farmers. These workshops are FREE and open to the public Mark your calendar for the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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LocationPetaluma Seed Bank (View)
199 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
United States
Categories
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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