Seed School is an innovative 5-day school designed to help participants create new regional and sustainable seed production and distribution systems. The workshop trains gardeners, farmers, seed savers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and anyone interested in turning the tide on the industrialization of our food and agriculture.

     Many growers are still purchasing one-size-fits-all seed every year. They could (and should!) be saving seeds they grow selected for the qualities and characteristics that work best for them. Those seeds get planted the following year increasing regional adaptability and true sustainability. This is diversity at its best. And we all know the saying: The strength of any ecosystem is a function of its diversity.

     Classroom time in this permaculture inspired program ranges from an introduction to genetics to modern database management (for those wishing to start a seed business or add a seed component to an existing organization). It is balanced with hands-on activities including harvesting, processing, germination testing and packaging seeds.  Special guest presenters this time include Toby Hemenway and Gary Nabhan.  Field trips round out your Seed School experience. Seed School takes place in the gorgeous Verde Valley in Arizona.

Please email for details: belle@seedsave.org
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Bill McDorman
PO Box 596
Cornville, AZ 86325
928.649.3315
bm@seedsave.org
http://www.seedstrust.com/
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