Seed Cleaning Fundamentals: Techniques, Tools and Strategies

Описание: This eOrganic webinar took place on November 4, 2025.

Learn about the foundations of seed cleaning in this practical, 90-minute webinar. Whether you’re processing small batches for on-farm use or scaling up for commercial production, understanding seed cleaning is essential for seed quality and efficiency. This session will introduce the key principles of cleaning both wet- and dry-processed seeds, including threshing, winnowing, screening and fermenting, drying, and storage. Presenters will share hands-on experience with crop-specific methods. Participants will gain insight into how to improve seed quality, reduce labor, and develop processes that fit their farm’s size and production goals.

Presenters:
Jared Zystro of Organic Seed Alliance
Katie Jagger of Organic Seed Alliance and Saltwater Seeds
Crystal Stewart-Courtens of Cornell University Extension and Philia Farms
Kayla Ierlan of Organic Seed Alliance and Honey Bloom Farm

Funding for this webinar was provided by the NIFA OREI funded OSPREY project, Organic Seed Production Organic Seed Production Research on Economics and Yield. Award Number 2024-51300-43056 Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy