Seed Archive
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…
Mali – Canada: Farmer to Farmer
The new director of our program in Douentza Mali, Abdrahamane Goïta, was in Canada in October and was keen to visit local Ottawa area seed producer and longtime USC friend and supporter, Greta Kryger of Greta’s Organics. Abdrahamane gave her a big thumbs up! Read More…
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…
National Geo Spotlights Seeds of Survival
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…
Spotlight on Mali
Our Africa Program Manager, Sarah Dalle, has just returned from a visit to the Douentza region of Mali with a wealth of stories and pictures. Take the tour yourself on this eye-opening visit with local farmers’ groups working to strengthen community seed banking networks, market gardens, and the participation of young farmers and farmer apprentices. Read More…