January Seed Growers Meet-up
Chat about seed cleaning, storage, & testing, what lessons are emerging from the past season, & early musings on the year ahead.
Seeds, Transparency, and Choice: GM Tomatoes Threaten to Enter the Garden Market
Meet Lil Red & Black — a dwarf cherry tomato that’s as stunning as it is delicious! Bred locally in Ontario by Vita Gaike & Duane Falk of Mimosa Breeding & Research, this red-and-black beauty is a sweet, classic-tasting alternative to GM purple tomatoes....
Beyond the Bin: Understanding the Field Crop Seed System
Bin-run seed, the portion of the crop that farmers save for next year’s planting, remains an important part of most farm operations, but there’s a lot more to the story of where oats, dry-beans, and forages come from.
South Asian-style red carrot variety trial
Northern Latitudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Climates
For seed growers in northern climates, understanding where a seed comes from—geographically, genetically, and culturally—is essential. Hear from three farmers about how they obtain seeds from comparable northern latitudes, and the stories behind the varieties they steward.