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: Lorna McMaster (Heartfelt Seed, NB) presents her work developing a regional kale variety, and climate adapting different vegetable varieties to her conditions and purposes as a farmer and homesteader in the Maritimes. She touches on rationale, methods, and the importance of this work to all of agriculture.