We are using the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) pledge with the varieties we’ve developed to help combat corporate monopolization of seeds. Here is the pledge: “You have the freedom to use these OSSI seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.”
We encourage you to learn more about the Open Source Seed Initiative by visiting OSSI’s website.
Other Seed Saving/Advocacy Resources:
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but we find that we reference these links frequently and hope you will too!
Organic Seed Alliance
Organizing for the organic and open-pollinated seed movement. www.seedalliance.org
Seed Savers Exchange
The central resource for exchanging seeds with other seed savers. www.seedsavers.org
Saving Our Seeds
Seed saving manuals and resources, especially for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Non-GMO Project
Non-GMO advocacy and resources.
OSGATA
Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association
Via Campesina
The international peasant movement, organizing for food sovereignty and against corporate control of food, seeds, land and agriculture.
Navdanya
Protecting nature and people’s rights to knowledge, biodiversity, water and food.