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The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security  en The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security

A PROGRAM OF SEEDCHANGE

Building a movement for resilient seed systems across Canada

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10-Year Anniversary

The Bauta Family Initiative was launched in 2013 to support Canadian farmers to increase the quality, quantity, and diversity of seeds they save, adapt, and breed. We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary by sharing stories about the incredible work that has been happening in our seed movement, thanks to the ingenuity, commitment, and passion of farmers who care about seed.

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WHAT WE DO

four areas of work

The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security works in partnership with organic and agro-ecological seed producers and farmers to advance agricultural biodiversity across Canada.

Save

Create

Learn

Engage

connect locally

Our program has regional hubs in 5 offices across Canada. That’s where you’ll find local training and networking events, local and like-minded people, and projects and programs that are running in your area.

connect locally

find seeds

Good Food Begins with Good Seed. Find the best locally adapted seeds in your region using Seeds of Diversity’s Seed Finder.

find seeds

find community

If you are a seed saver, Seed Keeper, part of a seed organization, seed swap, library, or community garden, visit the Community Seed Network to connect with your people!

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grow out seeds

Growing out seed crops means seeing their full life cycle - from seed to seed. A seed grow-out tells you what varieties perform well in organic settings, it can be a tool for seed conservation, and a great way to learn the craft.

Grow out seeds
 

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Contact us
ATLANTIC CANADA

Stephanie Hughes at shughes@weseedchange.org

QUEBEC

Hugo Martorell at hmartorell@weseedchange.org

ONTARIO

Rebecca Ivanoff at rebecca@efao.ca

THE PRAIRIES

Sarah Preston at sarah.preston@organicalberta.org

BRITISH COLUMBIA

David Catzel at bcseeds@farmfolkcityfolk.ca

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