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SeedChange’s spokespeople are available to comment on breaking news related to food policy, healthy food production, sustainable agriculture, seeds, and farmers’ rights. We can also help you connect with Canadian farmers and farmers’ organizations around the world.

SeedChange in the media

A Canada apart: why rural Canadians rejected the things urban Canadians voted for (mostly). The National Observer. 12.11.2019

Organic wheat varieties waiting in the registration gate. Manitoba Cooperator. 25.03.2019

Crop diversity declining as world’s large, industrial farmers look more alike, researchers find. Toronto Star. 16.02.2019

Survey points to conservation as top priority for national food policy. Globe and Mail. 05.09.2018

Parfums du monde dans le potager. La Presse. 19.05.2018

The Big Picture: Jane Rabinowicz. Edible Ottawa. 13.04.2018

Meet Jane Rabinowicz, Canada’s Seed Hero (Yes, We Need One. Badly). Chatelaine. 08.03.2018

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Our spokespeople

Jessica Wood

Executive Director, SeedChange

Jessica is a leader in inclusive governance and feminist organizational change, with deep experience in leadership, governance, and strategic implementation.

As Executive Director of SeedChange, she brings expertise in public engagement, government relations, and community-based program design, working across local and international contexts. She is committed to advancing intersectional feminist practices and strengthening how organizations lead and deliver impact.

Jeff de Jong

Director, International Programs

Jeff is a leader in equitable and inclusive global food systems, with more than 20 years of experience across international development, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations.

He brings deep expertise in food and seed sovereignty, climate-resilient agroecology, and cooperative business development, shaped by his work supporting partnerships and programming across Latin America and Africa. As Director of International Programs at SeedChange, Jeff focuses on strengthening strategic and operational approaches to advance sustainable, community-driven impact.

Aabir Dey

Director, The Bauta Initiative on Canadian Seed Security

Expertise on Canadian seed security, seed policy and farmers’ rights delivered in accessible terms, with examples from small-scale farmers and seed producers across the country.

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