Podcast summary
Become a Seed Ancestor: Farmer Greg on Local Seed Revival
Seed infrastructure vanished, breaking local food loops
Local food isn’t a closed loop because most farmers buy seeds from far-away systems; when that infrastructure disappears, growers can lose their ability to grow at all.
Local seed works because selection happens yearly
Region-grown seeds adapt through repeated survival under local heat, humidity, and weather; every season is a selection event, so local genetics “know” your conditions better.
Start with seed stories, not equipment
Seed stewardship can begin without grants by saving and sharing from a single crop; pooling a few growers’ seed varieties can create a sellable collection without building full infrastructure.
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