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: Annie Ferguson from 100 Folk Farm, in Nova Scotia, shares about her farm-based seed saving as a "practice of care" which co-exists on her small-acreage, diversified farm alongside many other projects and pursuits.