A strong local food system begins with good seed. Here are actions you can take to help build and strengthen a seed community near you:
1. Know Your Seed Grower
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Ask! Do they grow it themselves? What are their practices?
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Sign up for the BC Eco Seed Co-op newsletter to learn more about our practices, and find more at: Canadian Seed Catalogue Index and Ecological Seed Finder
2. Learn and Grow
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Tap into training resources
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Grow your own sourcing local seed
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Participate & share your experience – Check out Citizen Seed Trials helping to bring “growers of all scales into the seed conversation”
3. Put Yourself on the Map
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Add your name to the Community Seed Network directory. It’s free for non-commercial use for anyone who wants to save seeds and/or connect with their “seedy” community
4. Tap in Locally
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Check out seed libraries and Seedy Saturday/Sundays – find out what is happening where you are and what support is needed
5. Build the Conversation
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Tell your friends, family, and favourite stores why local seed matters
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Follow organizations on social channels, ask questions and join the conversation with hashtags like #bcseedstories