Learning Series: Exploring Open-pollinated and Local Seeds
Series Description: Open-pollinated (OP) seeds form the foundation of seed saving and underwrite the great diversity of agricultural crop varieties we benefit from today. This series explores "the why" of diverse OP and climate resilient seed. This series is designed for aspiring and established market growers who are curious about exploring alternatives to hybrid and commodity seed, and/or saving seed on their farm. This series was piloted in 2026 by our partner, The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, a program of SeedChange.
Resource List for this series can be found HERE.
Webinar Description: Shannon Jones (Broadfork Farm, NS) shares generously from her experience growing seed crops as part of her diversified, small-acreage, certified organic farm in River Hebert, NS. She talks about her rationale for saving seed, when it works best, and why she continues to do it as one of many on-farm activities.