Seed Saving & Sovereignty

Join us to learn all about the components of seed saving, seed sovereignty, and how that fits into the Indigenous Food Sovereignty movement. 

What is Seed Saving? Seed saving is the process of saving seeds from one harvest for the subsequent harvest. In the past, seed saving was a necessity, especially for Indigenous communities that rely on certain crops for both consumption and cultural and social purposes. Indigenous communities are looking to reclaim these practices that have been with us for thousands of years.  

What is Seed Sovereignty? Seed Sovereignty is the right of a farmer to save, use, exchange, and sell his or her own seeds. The primary issue that seed sovereignty seeks to address is the ownership of seeds as a larger majority of seeds are becoming property of several major agricultural/seed corporations.

While your at the library make sure to check out some of our gardening tools to get you started on your fall gardening journey! 

This class will be led by Amy Warne, MBA, RD/LD, and a lifelong resident of Oklahoma. She is Mvskoke (Muscogee) enrolled, Semvnole (Seminole), and Daughter of Kaccvlke (Tiger Clan). Amy holds three higher education degrees in Health Care Management, Nutritional Sciences, and is a Master of Business Administration. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and has served in healthcare since 2007. She has worked with youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Amy is active within the community through volunteering her time to various organizations that address food insecurity and food sovereignty, increasing voter turnout, and raising awareness for social justice. She is an avid supporter of small businesses, education, and the arts. Amy believes in the power of the people.