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Seeds

Season 1 Episode 10 | 3m 01s

In the last century nearly 75 percent of U.S. agricultural crops have disappeared. Traditionally, farmers would save and share seeds with each other, yet today most seed production is controlled by just a few companies. Vandana Shiva explains the importance of protecting the culture and biodiversity of seeds. It’s what she calls seed sovereignty.

Aired: 03/18/14
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Land trusts can keep farms afloat when the real estate is worth more than the yield.
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Food has characteristics defined by geography and climate. The French have a word for that