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Agro-Biodiversity Archive

May 17, 2012

R4B Profile: Richard Collier

He ran for office in April…he’s running for biodiversity in May! Richard Collier – a 70-something retired English prof and enthusiastic long-distance runner – recently ran for election as an MLA in Calgary. It was a gruelling campaign, but Rick wears many hats and his commitment to the environment runs deep. So when he heard about USC Canada’s Run for Biodiversity, he jumped at the chance to participate. Read more and support Rick’s Run… Read More ...

Apr 2, 2012

Why Do Small-holder Farmers Matter?

…Because even though they’re among the world’s poorest farmers, they are the guardians of genetic diversity. USC Canada’s Seeds of Survival co-founder, Dr. Melaku Worede, has once again clearly articulated the critical role of small farmers. Check out his interview in the most recent issue of D+C, the well-respected German journal on development and cooperation. Read More… Read More ...

Mar 26, 2012

Spotlight on Cuba

Our colleagues in Cuba recently published a climate impact study showing farms involved in USC-funded work in Cuba have significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions and are notably more energy efficient than conventional farms. But organic farming has many other benefits, and this short photo essay highlights the benefits Cuban farmers have reported since the program began. Read More… Read More ...

Mar 7, 2012

In Women’s Hands

Read In Women’s Hands and learn about the hard and skilled work of some of the women farmers that USC Canada works with. And when you hear the word “farmer,” think of her critical contribution to the crop diversity that lets us cope with climate change and keeps our food system vibrant. Read More… Read More ...

Oct 26, 2011

Seeds for New York

It may not be immediately obvious to everyone why local-seed saving is so critically important – not only here, but in the remote parts of the world where USC Canada works. This story from New York City, of all places, brings home just how necessary local seeds are for adapting to climate conditions that are changing so quickly. Read More… Read More ...