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Seed Sovereignty Advocacy

Seed Sovereignty Advocacy

Seed sovereignty advocacy is a movement dedicated to ensuring that farmers retain control over their seeds, challenging the dominance of corporate-owned seed patents and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It emphasizes the preservation and exchange of local, non-GMO, and heirloom seeds, fostering biodiversity and food security. By supporting seed-saving practices, communities maintain their independence from large agribusinesses that often limit access to seeds and increase costs. Seed sovereignty also encourages the cultivation of resilient crop varieties that are adapted to local conditions. This advocacy strengthens agricultural systems by ensuring that communities have the freedom to grow, exchange, and preserve seeds for future generations, enhancing food sovereignty and sustainability.

Committee Members
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Dachang Zhang

Dachang Zhang

Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Sadygova Madina Karipullovna

Sadygova Madina Karipullovna

Vavilov University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy

Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy

Alabama A&M University, United States
Agri 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Dilip Nandwani

Dilip Nandwani

Tennessee State University, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Nedyalka Valcheva

Nedyalka Valcheva

Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Stephen Jennewein

Stephen Jennewein

University of Florida, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Jason A Hedrick

Jason A Hedrick

The Ohio State University, United States
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