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GSS Launches Center-Based Seed Library for Filipino Farmers’ Seed Network

On November 27, 2024, in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Global Seed Savers proudly launched the center-based seed library of the Filipino Farmers' Seed Network. This initiative, made possible through the generous support of our partner Fastenaktion, marks a significant...

GSS Hosts Seed School 3: A Farmer-to-Farmer Approach to Seed Sovereignty

From December 1-6, 2024, Global Seed Savers conducted Seed School 3 - Training of Trainers: A Farmer-to-Farmer Approach to Seed Sovereignty in partnership with Fastenaktion. Held at the Ridge Loft Inn in Baguio City, this week-long program brought together 25...

Seed School 2: Cultivating Organic Farming and Seed Sovereignty on Bantayan Island

Global Seed Savers recently held its Seed School 2 on Bantayan Island, Cebu, in collaboration with Goodland at Brgy. Atop-atop. The program aimed to further equip participants with advanced seed-saving techniques and identify candidates for the upcoming Seed School 3...

Growing the Future: Seed School 2 Sparks Advanced Seed-Saving and Sustainability

Global Seed Savers recently held the first Seed School 2 in partnership with Fastenaktion and the Filipino Farmers Seed Network (FFSN) at the FFSN office in Kidapawan City, Cotabato. The program aimed to build on participants' existing knowledge of seed saving,...

Seeds of Change: Reviving Traditions and Supporting Communities at Seed School 1

Global Seed Savers recently conducted Seed School 1 at the Farmer Training Center in CTU-Tuburan, in partnership with Tuburan MAO and UFLAT. The program brought together 23 participants, including barangay councilors and leaders from various farming communities, who...

Meetings In Manila and Homeward Bound

Image above: Padma, Efren and I at CTC 2017 While all of my trips to the Philippines feel short this has been the shortest trip in a number of years. It was jam packed with successful planning meeting’s with Karen and our core farmers and great connections with...

New Partner Development Is Underway

Last week I traveled six hours north of Baguio City to the beautiful town of Sagada in Mt. Province like I have many times before. Sagada is a peaceful mountain community that I have been fortunate to spend a lot of time in and have dear friends there. While the...

Farm Visits and Successful Planning Session with BASS Members

Image above: BASS Members pose for a photo after visiting the Boaz Family Farm in Atok! On Monday we woke early and headed to Tublay to meet the BASS Members and conduct field visits to some of the new members farms. The farmers’ commitment, energy, and excitement...