Ep 216 Peacewarts: Living Roots 101 - Seed Sovereignty (Class 2)

Peacewarts: Living Roots 101 - Seed Sovereignty (Class 2)

We move from the soil to the seed. This class explores why the right to save and exchange seeds is a foundational act of a peaceful society. We examine the transition from "Common" to "Commodity," the hidden costs of the 1960s Green Revolution, and the heroic sacrifice of the Vavilov Institute scientists who guarded the world's genetic heritage during the Siege of Leningrad.

Homework:

1. Look up "Vandana Shiva" and read one paragraph about her work with Navdanya and seed freedom.
2. Write down one question you have after this episode or your research. If no question comes to mind, write "no question."
3. Optional:Journal for five minutes about the difference between an "heirloom" seed and a "patented" seed.

Learning Topics: Seed Sovereignty vs. Patent Extraction; Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid Systems; The Green Revolution's Dependency Loop; The Vavilov Martyrs (Stchukin and Ivanov); Seed Saving as an Act of Disarmament

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