Looking to extend your seed saving knowledge to new heights?
The following workshops provide professional training for seed savers, growers, and plant breeders; create the foundation for a statewide seed savers alliance; and expand opportunities and reduce barriers for small-scale seed producers in Ohio.
This series of programming events is a collaborative effort between Ridge & Hollow Seed Alliance, Ohio University, Ohio State University, and Miami University. Note: this course is recommended for experienced seed savers.
Workshops are from 10am-4pm and include a locally catered lunch.
The workshop locations and information are as follows:
Wooster: Adaptation Theme
When: Saturday, September 9th
Location: OSU Wooster Campus: Arden Ballroom
Catered by: TJ’s
● 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Event check in
● 10:00 AM -11 AM: Hacking Hybrids- Dr. Art Trese, Ohio University
● 11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Transition
● 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Seed Borne Diseases and Sanitation- Dr. Sally Miller, OSU
● 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch
● 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Germplasm Resources - Dr. David Francis, OSU
● 2:15 PM- 2:30 PM: Transition
● 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Genetic Diversity, Germination and Adaptation- Dr. Kristen Mercer, OSU
● 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM: Closing statements
Yellow Springs: Management Theme
When: Saturday, October 21st
Antioch Campus
Catered by: Antioch College
● 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Event check in
● 10:00 AM -11 AM: History and Future of Seeds - Dr. Peggy Shafer, Miami University
● 11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Transition
● 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Seed Law- Dr. David Francis, OSU
● 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch
● 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Seed Saving Techniques Inbreeding & Outbreeding Species - Dr. David Francis, OSU
● 2:15 PM- 2:30 PM: Transition
● 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Seed Borne Diseases and Sanitation- Dr. Sally Miller, OSU
● 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM: Closing statements
Cleveland: Management Theme
When: Saturday, November 4th
Cleveland Metroparks: Watershed Stewardship Center
Catered by: Spice Kitchen + Bar
● 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Event check in
● 10:00 AM -11 AM: The Cleveland Seed Bank
● 11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Transition
● 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Dr. Anna Testen, OSU
● 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch
● 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Seed Saving Techniques Inbreeding & Outbreeding Species - Dr. Francis, OSU
● 2:15 PM- 2:30 PM: Transition
● 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Speaker 4
● 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM: Closing statements
Athens: Adaptation Theme
When: Saturday, January 20th
Athens Community Center
Catering TBD
● 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Event check in
● 10:00 AM -11 AM: History and Future of Seeds - Dr. Peggy Shafer, Miami University
● 11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Transition
● 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Lost Crops - Dr. Paul Patton, Ohio University
● 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch
● 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Germplasm Resources - Dr. David Francis, OSU
● 2:15 PM- 2:30 PM: Transition
● 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Hacking Hybrids- Dr. Art Trese, Ohio University
● 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM: Closing statements
People that have registered will be notified of any schedule changes.
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