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Re: Natural Life Magazine #61 - Saving Seed Becomes Illegal
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- Subject: Re: Natural Life Magazine #61 - Saving Seed Becomes Illegal
- From: C* A* R* <c*@pcisys.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 17:53:24 -0600
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I agree with you, Cindy. I've been saving and sharing seed for years.
This article doesn't really change anything for me. What is worrisome is the
phrase "conventionally-bred seed". Wonder what that means??
Caron
Cindy Meredith wrote:
> Already seed from hybrid vegetables and flowers is useless to seedsavers.
> And, there are already patented plants in the flower and vegetable
> category. Most seed saving is done by gardeners now, not farmers growing
> large acreage of crops. I agree the impeneding legislation is worrying, and
> likely the look of the future, but seed savers and sharers will always be
> around.
>
> Cindy in TX
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