Crop Diversity and Seed Banks
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2008-03-10/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 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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