Respect the Seed: Genetic Diversity - Rowen White, EcoFarm Conference Keynote 2017

"Every seed we plant is a tiny loving prayer in action."

Rowen is a Seed Keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and a passionate activist for seed sovereignty. She is the director and founder of Sierra Seeds, an innovative organic seed cooperative focusing on local seed production and education, based in Nevada City, CA. She is current chair of the board of Seed Savers Exchange. Rowen teaches creative seed stewardship immersions around the country within tribal and small farming communities in collaboration with organizations such as Native Seed SEARCH, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance. She is the author, with Bryan Connolly, of Breeding Organic Vegetables: A Step-by-Step Guide for Growers. She is currently writing another book on indigenous seeds of the Northeast. Rowen weaves stories of seeds, food, culture, and Sacred Earth stewardship on her blog, Seed Songs. Follow her seed journeys at www.sierraseeds.org

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