October 9-10 ~ Port Hadlock, WA
Title: Fundamentals of Organic Seed Production and Variety Improvement
Description: Learn the fundamental skills to produce seed and develop and adapt seed varieties for your organic farm conditions at this workshop hosted by the Organic Seed Alliance. Organic Plant Breeding Specialist Dr. John Navazio will discuss such topics as: the biology of seed production, 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, simple and effective breeding techniques such as mass selection and progeny selection, and processing and marketing seed.
 
This event is sponsored by the Organic Seed Alliance and WSU Jefferson County Extension. Registration is $150 and includes lunch on both days. Please call 360-385-7192 or e-mail jadyne@seedalliance.org by September 29 to register and be included in the lunch order.
 
Dates and times: Oct 9th 8:00am-5:00pm and Oct 10th 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Spruce Room, WSU Port Hadlock, 201 W. Patison (on Highway 19)