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Feb 8

2022 Winter Farminar Series: Mysteries Revealed: Organic Seed Production and How Growers Can Play a Part

February 8, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Seeds are a foundational piece of any successful farm, but how much do you really know about the seeds you are planting? In this Farminar, we will uncover some of the mysteries of the organic seed industry. Who is breeding new varieties, how is the seed being produced and why do well-loved varieties get dropped? Perhaps most importantly, we will discuss ways growers can engage with the variety development process to influence which crops and traits are actively being improved.

Adrienne Shelton is a senior product specialist with Vitalis Organic Seeds. She earned a master’s degree in plant breeding and plant genetics, and a doctorate in environment and resources, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Adrienne is proud to have participated in the breeding and release of “Who Gets Kissed?,” an open-pollinated sweet corn bred for and with organic farmers. Adrienne serves on the board of directors for the Organic Seed Alliance, and has been engaged with the organic farming movement as a farmer, organizer, seed saver and researcher for over 20 years.

Farminars are webinars that are free and produced to help farmers learn about business and production issues that matter to them from the convenience of their homes. Learn more about Practical Farmers of Iowa. View previous Farminars here.

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Date:
February 8, 2022
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
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Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yv16_d1NRK-EsZspIpHx-A

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Practical Farmers of Iowa
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515.232.5661
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