5 MIN · Module

Local seed swaps and food sovereignty

Why saving and sharing seeds matters more than ever in Europe.

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Neighbourhood Sustainability Champion· 8 credits to certificate Cultural Heritage and Community Memory· 8 credits to certificateelective

Genetic diversity in your hand

Since 1900, an estimated 75% of crop varieties cultivated by farmers have been lost. EU seed regulations were updated in 2023 to make it easier for community groups and small farmers to exchange traditional seeds within networks. A SEED SWAP is a simple event: bring seeds you saved, take seeds others saved. Label clearly: species, variety, year saved. Keep paper…

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