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The seed production industry has evolved over the years, but experts say theres still merit in modern growers raising their own seeds or locally sourcing them.

In Maine, there’s a small community of gardeners and farmers who are restoring and saving lost seed varieties. Seed saving is a way to connect with past traditions, but in the face of climate change, it's an important way to the adapt for the future.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will hold an online panel discussion about new vegetable varieties available for Northern New England gardens from 6–7 p.m. Jan. 13.   “Exciting New Vegetable Varieties for Home Gardeners” will feature Mark Hutton, UMaine Extension associate professor and state vegetable specialist; Becky Sideman, UNH Extension professor and sustainable horticulture state specialist; Heron Breen, area coordinato...

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will hold an online panel discussion about new vegetable

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will hold an online panel discussion about new vegetable varieties available for Northern New England gardens from 6–7 p.m. Jan. 13. “Exciting New Vegetable Varieties for Home Gardeners will feature Mark Hutton, UMaine Extension associate professor and state ...

Winter’s here: Time to shop for seeds! By Margaret Roach New York Times,Updated December 21, 2020, 3:29 p.m. Email to a Friend Kayana Szymczak for the Boston Globe Resilience: It’s a buzzword in the vegetable-seed industry, and a mission — to breed genetically resilient varieties that stand up to pests, diseases, and the rigors of a shifting climate. Each resilient variety becomes a tiny, critical ingredient in a resilient seed system that supports agriculture, the foundation of ...

>> Margaret Roach, The New York Times Published: 19 Dec 2020 05:45 PM BdST Updated: 19 Dec 2020 05:45 PM BdST Roasted pumpkin seeds, Oct 15, 2019. Food stylist: Barrett Washbourne. David Malosh/The New York Times Resilience: It’s a buzzword in the vegetable-seed industry, and a mission — to breed genetically resilient varieties that stand up to pests, diseases and the rigors of a shifting climate. "); } Each resilient variety becomes a tiny, critical ingredient in a resilient seed system...