In this feature of our Community Resilience series we catch up with Chris Thoreau, BC seed grower from Urban Micro. Chris talks about growing a seed crop in the city, creating energy, and increasing our capacity to care for others.
In this feature of our Community Resilience series we catch up with Theresa Heinekey, BC seed grower for Saanich Organics - Seeds of the Revolution!, growing for the Victoria community. Theresa touches on the value of seeds, feeding the community and the appreciation of patience.
In this feature of our Community Resilience series we catch up with Mel Sylvestre, BC seed grower from UBC Farm. Mel talks about gaining perspective during the pandemic and the importance of building a strong local seed system.
In this feature of our Community Resilience series we catch up with BC seed grower Jolene Swain from WoodGrain Farm. Jolene touches on the link between food security and seed security, encouraging the community to consider not only where their food comes from, but also where the seed for that crop comes from, too.
In another behind the scenes look at how we’re farming in the face of COVID-19 we catch up with with BC seed growers Ben and Kaleigh from Heavenly Roots Farm as they share the challenges and opportunities they’ve faced from their farm on Salt Spring Island.