Regenerative Seed Saving: Jan 2026 CA & Online Workshops
By Organic Seed Alliance Team
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Hands-on workshops in January 2026 teach regenerative seed-saving techniques for diverse crops, offering practical skills for homesteaders and mid-scale farmers.
- Learn fermentation, isolation, storage for various seeds.
- Develop climate-resilient corn breeding methods.
- Master dry-pod harvesting for beans and peas.
- Gain confidence in seed saving practices.
- Access alumni networks and seed swaps.
Why It Matters
Acquiring seed-saving skills reduces input costs, enhances crop resilience, and fosters self-sufficiency in a changing climate.
What to Do Next
Register for upcoming seed-saving workshops suited to your skill level and interests.
Recommended for: Anyone interested in practical, hands-on seed saving for regenerative agriculture, from homesteaders to mid-scale farmers.
This event calendar lists hands-on seed saving workshops for regenerative growers, spotlighting January 2026 permaculture-focused sessions in California and online. Key events: Jan 10-12, Santa Cruz—'Heirloom Tomato & Squash Saving Intensive' (in-person, $150, 20 spots), covering fermentation, isolation, and storage; Jan 15-17, Online Series via Zoom—'Beginner Bean & Pea Techniques' (free, unlimited), demos dry-pod harvesting; Jan 24, UC Davis—'Advanced Corn Breeding for Climate Resilience' (hybrid, $200). Facilitated by Organic Seed Alliance experts, sessions blend theory and practice: morning lectures on genetics, afternoons in fields threshing real crops. Virtual tracks include stratification for biennials like carrots, using fridge methods. Prerequisites minimal, geared toward homesteaders to mid-scale farmers. Outcomes: participants save 50+ seed lots, receive manuals, join alumni networks for swaps. Past feedback: 95% report confidence gains. Logistics: camping options, scholarships for underserved. Themes tie to permaculture: selecting for polycultures, no-till compatibility. Additional 2026 slate: Feb Texas swap-fest, March Northeast root crop focus. Registration links, syllabi detailed. Benefits: direct mentorship accelerates skills, networking sparks collaborations. Amid rising input costs, events empower self-sufficiency. Safety protocols post-2025 standards. This resource equips growers for year-round viability, from arid adaptations to frost-hardy strains.
Source: seedalliance.org
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