Crop Diversity and Seed Banks

Crop Diversity and Seed Banks

The opening of a global seed bank in Norway highlights the vital role seeds play in the global food chain. Diane and her guests discuss the role of seed banks, the importance of crop diversity, and the relationship between corporate and...

The opening of a global seed bank in Norway highlights the vital role seeds play in the global food chain. Diane and her guests discuss the role of seed banks, the importance of crop diversity, and the relationship between corporate and private farmers.

Guests

Rick Weiss

science reporter for "The Washington Post"

Cary Fowler

executive director, Global Crop Diversity Trust and co-author of "Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity."

Aaron Whaley

Seed Savers Exchange

Hope Shand

Research Director of the ETC Group, a non-profit
research and advocacy organization.

Stephen Smith

Research fellow at Pioneer Hi-Bred

Peter Bretting

a National Program Leader with the USDA/ARS's plant genebank system

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