For seed growers in Northern climates, understanding where a seed comes from – geographically, genetically, and culturally – is essential. Learn from three farmers’ experiences navigating the NordGen gene bank and sourcing seeds from abroad in Japan, Russia, Latvia, Switzerland, and more.
Whether through traveling and exchanging seeds, purchasing from foreign seed companies, or accessing public gene banks, participants will gain insight into sourcing and growing seeds from similar latitudes—and, just as importantly, into how knowledge, traditions, and cultural foodways travel with seed.
Speakers: Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger (Adaptive Seeds, Oregon); Theo Wiederkehr (Carrick Seeds, Ontario); Heather Ramsey (Umi Nami Farm, BC)
Learn More: https://www.seedsecurity.ca/en/events