Join us for this free participant-led, guided discussion series exploring “the why” of diverse, open-pollinated (“OP”), and climate resilient seed. This series is designed for aspiring and established market growers who are curious about integrating more OP and/or regionally developed and produced seed onto their farm, and/or saving seed on their farm.

All program registrants will gain lifetime access to a suite of curated online resources to explore at their own pace, diving into topics such as:

• Seeds and climate change
• The breeding goals and processes of different kinds of seeds
• The adaptive power of OP seeds
• The seed industry and regional seed sourcing tools
• The rationale for on-farm seed saving & prioritizing seed crops

Learning materials and resources are primarily focused on vegetable crops. Each virtual discussion (60 minutes) will be an opportunity to:

• Meet like-minded growers
• Ask questions and discuss the virtual resources
• Explore the content’s relevance to your operation and on-farm challenges
• Meet commercial seed growers who can share from their experience

This series is presented by The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, a program of SeedChange. Space is limited, register today!

Please note: This series includes three 1-hour virtual discussions taking place March 3, 5th, and March 11th (from 1:00 – 2:00pm Eastern time). You can indicate which sessions you will attend as part of registration.