Join farmers, breeders, seed activists, students, NGOs and community seed networks to celebrate the diversity of culture, food, seeds and methodologies!

Programme:

Monday, September 6, 2021 (on-site in Rennes, France)

• Field tour to INRAE/ITAB demonstration fields in La prévalaye and to the farm of La Lesnelay + tasting co-organised by Chav’Amap (local CSA) near Rennes. Using carrot and buckwheat, we will explore on-farm seed stewardship, plant breeding and culinary evaluation methodologies including first-hand degustation. A video of the field tour will be provided for online participants.
• Workshop on systems-based plant breeding and the implementation of regulation on organic breeding
• Apéro to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ECO-PB

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (on-site in Rennes and online)

Through interactive and participatory workshops taking place both in Rennes, France and online, we will explore four macro-areas:

• 1: Advocacy, seed policy, seed legislation
• 2: Knowledge, practices, experiences
• 3: Networking and awareness-raising
• 4: Next generation of organic plant breeders and seed ambassadors