Diane Ott Whealy, co-founder & VP of SSE: “In general, heirloom seed is strong and adaptable – it’s healthier seed to begin with… Genetic diversity brings safety.”
Seed Savers Exchange: Maintaining a living legacy | The Organic & Non-GMO Report
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Coming from someone strongly committed to organic farming and sustainable living, the comment at first seemed incongruous and even a bit ‘Pollyanna.’ ‘The whole controversy surrounding GMOs has had a positive effect,’ she said. Then she explained: ‘It has brought attention to seed.’ …read more