Author Archives for Elodie
A seed farmer’s reflections on COVID-19: “Until this year I’d never been called a hero”
As a farmer I’ve always felt my job was important, but up until this year I’d never been called a hero.
This is a farm: Agroforestry feeds communities in Timor-Leste
Tomas Pinto grows an astonishing blend of different foods in a very small area.
Call for nominations for SeedChange Board of Directors
SeedChange is recruiting for our amazing Board of Directors!
Five articles you should read about Indigenous food sovereignty
This National Indigenous History Month, here are five articles you should read about Indigenous food... View Article
Indigenous food sovereignty in action: A Q&A with Carl McCorrister of Peguis First Nation
"We have taken much pride in our community garden initiative as a way of restoring our food sovereignty once again."
Beyond solidarity statements: Commitments from SeedChange
Food sovereignty cannot be realized without dismantling the oppressive structures that marginalize and endanger Black,... View Article
Words from our chair: We cannot talk about food without talking about racism
In this post, I want to think out loud about the role food justice plays in the larger fight for racial justice.
In the news | Food security starts with seed security, say Canadian seed producers
When the pandemic hit, many of us had the same reflex: reach for seeds. Luckily,... View Article
We’re seeing the cracks: Creating better food systems post-COVID-19
We need to approach post-COVID-19 recovery in the food system in a way that’s also going to build resilience to climate change.
COVID-19 shows us why we need a better relationship with biodiversity
Improving our relationship with biodiversity starts with changing the way we grow our food. COVID-19... View Article
The CBC | Sowing food security in Canada
Our executive director spoke about working with farmers to ramp up seed production in the name of self-sufficiency.
UPDATE: Help a farmer avoid a food crisis
We must act now to prevent a major food crisis in Central America in the wake of COVID-19.
Recipe: SeedChange “choose your own adventure” muffins
These yummy homemade muffins are quick and healthy, using ingredients you likely have on hand.
Colour me! Seedy character colouring pages for kids (and parents too)
Have fun with these seedy character colouring pages!
We’ve lost a legend
The SeedChange community mourns a huge loss, with the sudden passing of our colleague and friend Ibrahim Ouedraogo.