Seed Guardians for Biodiversity, Agrobiodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Climate Adaptation project (BSB00450, SEEDGUARD) supporting seed conservation and sustainable farming is helping volunteers, farmers, and students learn how to protect and grow local plant varieties with the help of trainings conducted.

The Guardians of the Seeds Trainings use six modules:

Module 1. A survey of origin, purpose and concepts on Community Seed Collections and Community Seed Banks for safeguarding the vegetable plant genetic resources

Module 2. Research on the Community Seed Collections - Functions and operations

Module 3. Provision of seeds of old vegetable varieties to Community Seed Collections for on-farm management and conservation of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Module 4. Review of good Community Seed Collections and Community Seed Banks practices in the World and Europe

Module 5. Organization of Community Seed Collections and Community Seed Banks - Management for seed success and sustainability

Module 6. Community Seed Collections - Broad public outreach and raising awareness, cooperation and networking

All training modules have been translated into local languages to support Community Seed Collections members, small growers, heirloom seed enthusiasts, and producers.

Through trainings, the project is helping people gain practical skills and knowledge to protect local seeds, grow healthy plants, and support sustainable farming in their communities.

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