JOIN US JANUARY 15 & 16, 2026 – OSA MID-WINTER MEETING
January 19, 2026
Workshops and Past President Reception
| Time | Topic | Facilitator | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Intro to Seed 101 | Brandon Bishop, Ioka Marketing Mathis Kuenzi, Mountain View Seeds | From field to market. Follow each step of the process |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Load Hijacking and Shipping Documents | Tim Miller, Beaver Freight | How to protect yourself from from fraudulant activities |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break | Refreshments & Networking | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 PM | Seed Test Interpretation | Sharon Davidson, Agri Seed Testing | How to extrapolate a Certificate of Analysis to produce a legal tag |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Analysis Tags Seed Labeling Database | TBD | What is needed to comply to all Federal and State seed laws |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Provided | |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Export Issues | Karen Withers, AgCultured Consulting | Get valuable information for current issues, contacts and do’s and don’ts for exporting seed |
| 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Attract-Train-Retain Employees | Britt Haskins, Director Small Business Development, LBCC | Get practical advice on finding and retaining top talent. |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Break | Refreshments & Networking | |
| 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Contracts | Matthew Sturzen, Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt, Attorney | Deep dive into terms of a contract and what they mean |
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Past President Reception
Beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres
This event is an excellent chance to honor our association’s leaders while connecting with fellow attendees.
January 19, 2026
7:15 AM- 8 AM | REGISTRATION | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Enjoy a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, assorted European pastries and yogurt with various toppings to suit every taste. Coffee, tea and juice included.
8:00 AM- 8:10 AM | CALL TO ORDER
Kate Hartnell, Saddle Butte Ag, OSA President
Welcome and Introductions
8:10 AM – 9:30 AM | GENERAL SESSION
Association Update | Kate Hartnell, Saddle Butte Ag
Financial Update | Colin Scott, The Scotts Company
Partner Updates
American Seed Trade Association
Oregon Seed Council
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Oregon State University, Seed Certification
Oregon Grass Seed Commissions
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | BREAK & EXHIBIT HALL
Refreshments are available
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Eric Brickenstein
Eric is a Partner at North Current Legal and specializes in business and antitrust litigation
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM | COMMITTEE UPDATES
Legislative | Rachel Hankins, Barenbrug USA
Public Relations | Sheri Goldsmith, Fusion Seed Company
PR – O.N.E | Mathis Kuenzi
PR – Scholarship | Chase Cochran
Production | Cody Gyllenberg, Columbia River Seed LLC
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM | LUNCH
Create the ultimate TACO at our Taco Buffet
1:00 PM – 1:40 PM | COMMITTEE UPDATES
Logistics and Freight | Brandon Bishop, Ioka Marketing, LLC
Science and Technology | Colin Scott, The Scotts Co
1:40 PM- 3:00 PM | CLOSED SESSION
Active and Associate Members
3:00 PM | ADJOURN
