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In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)

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In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)

Time: October 24, 2010 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Unitarian Church of Vancouver Fireside Room
Street: 949 West 49th at Oak
City/Town: Vancouver
Website or Map: http://vancouverunitarians.ca
Phone: 604-261-7204
Event Neighbourhood and Type: kerrisdale, forum, discussion, talk
Organized By: Unitarian Church (contact VV member Mary Bennett)
Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2010

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This Week's Forum
In Praise of Our Seed Savers: Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity (2010)
Sunday, October 24, 12:30 pm, Fireside Room, Hewett Centre
Presenter: David Rain, Unitarian Service Committee

Drawing on examples from USC’s internationally-recognized Seeds of Survival program, David will touch on the vital importance of seeds to our world’s food system, and farmers’ role in acting as nurturers and custodians of our world’s food crop genetic heritage. Forum participants will also be invited to share their own seed stories and food stories as part of the discussions.

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