Yes, we do need to save our seeds. I cannot say enough in praise of that. It is a noble sacred act,the groundfloor of quality ecological farming.
However, it should be pointed out that the Schmiesers were saving their seed for over 40 years. Now, thanks to Monsanto, the breeding that they have accomplished has been contaminated by GMOs. They have lost their seed stock, they have lost their crop, and they will lose their farm if the court decides against them in this final decision. Moreover, the roadsides, lawns, parks, and graveyards in Percy Schmieser's town are being overrun by a new weed - SUPER CANOLA - which, as if it matters, can withstand RoundUp.
It is often said on BD Now! that if we take care of our own patch, everything else will take care of itself. All will be well if we emphasize the positive, et c, etc, etc.
Unfortunately, this GMO situation, especially supported by the law of the land, as it has been, has the potential to be the end of Nature. As Schmeiser says, in canada, organic growers have lost their freedom of choice. They can no longer chose canola or soy beans for crops because all the seed stocks are so contaminated that none are suitable for an organic planting. (And plants from imported seeds would soon be contaminated in the field) Soon, there will be no choice at all, if we remain as quite as we have been.
Saving your seed is not enough. Saving the world and nothing less is what is necessary right now. Let's not sit in our comfort zones any longer. It's time to let everyone know that NONE OF US can afford to tolerate the contamination of the Natural World any longer.
-Allan
PS Schmeiser says that 50percent of the native maize seed stocks of mexico are now contaminated with GMOs. Think about that.
Absolutely Woody!!!WE NEED TO SAVE OUR OWN SEEDS, in the backyard garden, at the CSA, on the righteous homestead. If hundreds of thousands of gardeners and farmers keep their own foundation seedstocks, cherish and share them, We also need to reclaim eating more then 5 families of plants. Further more we must Keep our domesticated land race farm animal at our side! Yours in the work and In Love & Light Markess
