Author Archives for Elodie
Protecting our greatest ally against the climate crisis: Agriculture, biodiversity loss and climate change
Smallholder family farmers protect our greatest ally in the fight against climate change: biodiversity.
Rural to urban connection is building food sovereignty in Nicaragua
In spite of limited road and transportation access, farmers in rural Nicaragua are continuing to feed the country.
Where is cassava from?
The starchy, drought tolerant cassava grows well in poor soils, making it an important crop. But where’s its centre of origin?
Regenerating soil in Timor-Leste with trees!
How can farmers steward an agricultural oasis? Patience, hard work, environmentally friendly farming—and trees.
UN Food Systems Summit 2021: Where’s it headed?
If sound food systems decisions are to be taken, we need the people at the heart of our food systems to be at the table.
Equity Project of Farmers for Climate Solutions: Call for focus group participants
Call to farmers: You are invited to participate in a focus group for diversity, equity and inclusion.
This farm survived two devastating storms using agroecology
Bennis’s agroecological farm withstood two devastating hurricanes in 2020 while her neighbours’ farms did not.
Presenting the SeedChange annual impact report for 2020
In a year of upheaval, SeedChange donors made it possible to keep our work going.
The agriculture sector in Canada is being left behind, says Farmers for Climate Solutions
Farmers want to lead in the shift to a climate-friendly sector, but they can’t do so without meaningful support.
Wayne Roberts, a hero for food systems change
Wayne Roberts was a long-time food activist, policy analyst and author who inspired many in their food sovereignty work.
COVID-19, huracanes y las comunidades agrícolas en Honduras: Una entrevista con nuestra organización asociada
¿Cómo están afrontando las comunidades de laderas el doble golpe de COVID-19 y una intensa temporada de huracanes? Hablamos con nuestra contraparte local para conocer más.
COVID-19, hurricanes and Honduran hillside farmers: A Q&A with our partner organization
How are smallholder farmers in Honduras coping with the double whammy of COVID-19 and an intense hurricane season?
How to choose seeds for your garden: Open-pollinated, heirloom, hybrid and more
Getting on the gardening wagon and wondering how to choose seeds for your garden? We can help!
A tribute to a friend: “Wayne was a party and I arrived late.”
Mark Austin, former chair of the SeedChange board of directors, writes a touching tribute to his friend, Wayne Roberts.
What is tuna fruit? It’s juicy, brightly coloured, and serves many purposes
Fruit, fodder and climate change adaptation tool: tuna is a versatile crop!