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Apr 2, 2012
Why Do Small-holder Farmers Matter?
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…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 ...

Jul 29, 2011
Spotlight on Ethiopia
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When Sarah Dalle, our Africa Program Manger, visited northern Ethiopia in January, our partner EOSA was in full swing, training staff and recruits to conduct community interviews to capture a snapshot of the current situation – things like seed security and diversity, agricultural production, and overall food security. This work – which Sarah captures on film during her visit – wiill help in measuring progress over the next few years. Read More… Read More ...

Jul 19, 2011
National Geo Spotlights Seeds of Survival
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A new story in National Geographic wonderfully captures the essence of our mission to preserve and rebuild agricultural biodiversity in countries like Ethiopia. The piece chronicles the important work of farming community leaders like Jemal Mohammed, and the co-founder of our Seeds of Survival program, Dr. Melaku Worede. Read More… Read More ...

Aug 24, 2010
Word from the Wise

On a trip to Ethiopia in November 2009, journalist David Kattenburg visited one of the world’s great champions of farmers’ rights – and founder our Seeds of Survival Program – Melaku Worede. You can listen to a 30-minute interview with Melaku at Kattenburg’s website, Green Planet Monitor. Read More ...

Mar 19, 2010
Don’t Touch that Dial!

This week’s edition of the CBC Radio One program Dispatches features a report about the work of our local partners in Ethiopia – Ethio-Organic Seed Association (EOSA) – called The Wisdom of Seed Savers by journalist David Kattenburg. You can hear it live on Sunday evening, or listen now on the CBC Dispatches website in streaming audio. Find out more… Read More ...

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