Northern Latitudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Climates
At the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, we work toward a future where farmers have the power to save, improve, and share the seeds they rely on. That means building a seed system rooted in genetic diversity, regional adaptation, and collective care.
Seed systems are complex—shaped by geography, labour, economics, policy, and culture. They involve trade-offs. No single model is perfect. This series is about holding space for nuance, highlighting under-recognized work, and building shared understanding of the systems that feed us.
We invite you to join us—with curiosity and care—as we shine a light behind the packet.
Speakers:
- Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger (Adaptive Seeds, Oregon) will reflect on their Seed Ambassador travels in Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, Denmark, and Romania more than a decade ago.
- Theo Wiederkehr (Carrick Seeds, Ontario) will demonstrate how they navigate the NordGen gene bank and discuss thier deep interest in grey peas.
- Heather Ramsey (Umi Nami Farm, BC) will explain their farm’s motivations for sourcing seed from Japan and what they appreciate about varieties from Watanabe Seed.
Presentations will be in English with translated slides.
See more and register here: Northern Latitudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Climates Tickets, Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite