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Seed Sovereignty Field Day
October 22, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a day of learning and discussion about how and why we need to reclaim our seed systems. We will hear from a variety of knowledgeable and dynamic speakers discussing the political, historical, social and practical aspects of seed saving and participatory plant breeding. Farmers and gardeners will learn how to integrate seed work in their farm or garden. All will walk away inspired to re-occupy and rebuild our genetic heritage.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, seed swapping, discussions as well as an amazing potluck lunch!
Our presenters include:
Hannah Traggis: Plant physiologist, senior horticulturalist and educator at Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
Adrienne Shelton: Plant Breeder, Vitalis Organic Seeds, farmer, organizer, seed saver, researcher.
Heron Breen: Independent Seed Grower, plant breeder, advocate.
Micaela Colley: Program Director, Organic Seed Alliance. Researcher, educator, writer.
Bill Braun: Farmer at Ivory Silo Farm. Seed Steward.