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Re: Natural Life Magazine #61 - Saving Seed Becomes Illegal

I think "conventionally-bred seed" means non-hybrid. They must think they
can insert the gene in even "conventional" seed that makes the next
generation seed non-viable. I guess we'll have to be even more diligent and
careful saving and sharing our seed.

Cindy In TX

>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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