Seed is essential to the fabric of ecological agriculture and is embedded in the work we as a community of ecological growers are doing to create a better world. When thinking about why local, ecological, regionally-adapted seed matters, we must grapple with both systemic influences on seed, as well as the immensely personal relationships that are created when working with seed.
Starting in 2019, Kim Delaney conducted a farmer-led research project to see about reducing isolation distance for cut flower seed production.
In 2021, 8 growers trialed six varieties summer green head lettuce in southern Ontario. Read the story about their trial.
Learn about farmer-led research events, workshops, and other opportunities this winter.
It’s time to review and update Canada’s Seeds Regulations. Help protect seed security and farmers’ livelihoods!
Seed Synergy’s proposed amalgamation changes regulations to further enable the concentration of power for large-scale and multinational seed corporations.