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May 26, 2009
A Project with Legs

It was a record breaking weekend for the 13 runners who managed to “Go the Distance” for USC Canada. Preliminary results for this year’s Going the Distance project indicate that runners raised over $2,700 for USC’s Seeds of Survival program, with close to $900 in pledges still to be processed. Our sincere thanks to all USC supporters! Read More…

May 26, 2009
The End of Plenty

In the current issue of National Geographic, Joel K. Bourne Jr. has produced one fo the clearest, most well-balanced explanations of the Global Food Crisis that we’ve read. More importantly, he asks serious questions about how humanity might be able to cope with the crisis. We urge you to read the full article on the National Geographic Website.

May 21, 2009
Support Our Work in Wollo

Watch this short slideshow to learn more about the seed bank being built in Wollo, Ethiopia.



And please consider making a donation to support this work.



May 12, 2009
Ottawa to Push Ethanol, Despite Concerns

A recent Globe and Mail story reminds us that our Canadian government continues to invest in agrofuels and is proceeding with plans for minimum levels of ethanol in our gasoline next year. Many in the US and the European Union are seriously questioning the use of farmland for fuel production. Farmers around the planet continue to need our support. Read More…



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May 11, 2009
Seed Saviours

Planning on planting this growing season? Be a Seed Saviour. Find out how.



And If you’re looking for planting instructions, you’ll find them here as well.


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