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Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most People
Manage episode 486228251 series 128835
Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most People
Replay of Seed Up Saturday 2025
Hosted by Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson, focusing on increasing seed diversity and local seed stewardship. Sponsored by GreatAmericanSeedUp.org and SeedUpInABox.com, the event encourages community-based seed saving efforts. Guest speakers include Julia Dakin of Going to Seed, Rebecca Newburn from Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, and Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm. Topics covered include the importance of seed diversity, the role of community seed saving, seed libraries, and sustainable agricultural practices. The session also introduces 'Seed Up in a Box', an initiative to distribute bulk, inexpensive, open-pollinated seeds. The event concluded with a discussion on maintaining engagement in seed saving, and various practices to promote local seed diversity.
Useful links from this event
- Bevin Cohen - https://www.SmallHouseFarm.com
- Julie Dakin - https://GoingToSeed.org
- Rebecca Newburn - https://www.SeedLibraryNetwork.org
- And Greg & Bill - https://SeedUpInABox.com
922 episodes
Manage episode 486228251 series 128835
Getting the Most Seed Diversity to the Most People
Replay of Seed Up Saturday 2025
Hosted by Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson, focusing on increasing seed diversity and local seed stewardship. Sponsored by GreatAmericanSeedUp.org and SeedUpInABox.com, the event encourages community-based seed saving efforts. Guest speakers include Julia Dakin of Going to Seed, Rebecca Newburn from Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, and Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm. Topics covered include the importance of seed diversity, the role of community seed saving, seed libraries, and sustainable agricultural practices. The session also introduces 'Seed Up in a Box', an initiative to distribute bulk, inexpensive, open-pollinated seeds. The event concluded with a discussion on maintaining engagement in seed saving, and various practices to promote local seed diversity.
Useful links from this event
- Bevin Cohen - https://www.SmallHouseFarm.com
- Julie Dakin - https://GoingToSeed.org
- Rebecca Newburn - https://www.SeedLibraryNetwork.org
- And Greg & Bill - https://SeedUpInABox.com
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