In the past 100 years we have lost 93% of our planet’s seed diversity. John Coykendall, master gardener of Blackberry Farm, has dedicated his life to growing and preserving heirloom varieties of seeds to ensure irrecoverable losses are slowed.
Seed Saver
Director: Kenneth Price | Countries of production: United States | Year: 2015 | Length: 5 min
Language: English
Virginia Film Festival, Official selection
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