Seed School Boot Camp
4th Seed School Boot Camp 2026
Theme: "Rooted in Seeds, Led by Farmers: Building a Farmer-Led Seed Sovereignty Movement"
Program Highlights
Engagements
Engage in hands-on field learning within farming communities
Seed Banking
Interact with lead farmers, seed custodians, and community seed banks
Participation
Participate in practical sessions on seed saving, selection, storage, and documentation
Policy Advocacy
Reflect on the role of policy, courts, and social movements in advancing seed sovereignty
Farmer Led Approach
Learn how farmers organize, advocate, and defend their rights at local and national levels
Registration Information
Who Should Apply
Costs
- Accommodation, Meals & Tuition: $1000 (For the Whole Period)
- Send your Application by: 6th April
Previous Seed Schools
3rd African Seed School
Strengthening African Seed Sovereignty
Location
Seed Savers Network Training Center, Gilgil, Kenya
Participants
92 from 15 countries
Program Highlights
- Intensive training on seed conservation techniques
- Field visits to community seed banks
- Policy advocacy workshops
- Hands-on seed saving practices
Key Outcomes
- Established 5 new seed saving initiatives
- Created pan-African seed savers network
- Developed advocacy strategy for seed laws
- Trained 42 seed ambassadors
2nd African Seed School
Foundations of Seed Saving
Location
Seed Savers Network Training Center, Gilgil, Kenya
Participants
88 from 9 countries
Program Highlights
- Basic seed conservation principles
- Introduction to agroecology
- Community seed bank establishment
- Participatory plant breeding
Key Outcomes
- Launched 3 community seed banks
- Formed East African seed savers alliance
- Documented 50 traditional varieties
- Trained 28 seed guardians
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What Participants Say
"The Seed School transformed my understanding of seed sovereignty. I returned to my community and established our first community seed bank."
Robert Agwank
Uganda, 2025 Participant
"The connections I made with other seed savers across Africa have been invaluable. We continue to share seeds and knowledge."
Irene Kiplangat
Baringo, 2025 Participant
"This training gave me the tools to advocate for farmers' seed rights in my country. The policy sessions were particularly impactful."
Akasa Andembo
Uganda, 2025 Participant
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What is Seed Savers Kenya?
We are a non-governmental organization dedicated to preserving indigenous seeds and promoting sustainable agriculture practices across Kenya.
How can I get involved?
You can participate by volunteering, donating seeds, or supporting our conservation programs. Visit our 'Get Involved' page for more details.
Are your seeds organic?
Yes, all seeds in our collection are organically grown and free from genetic modification.
Do you offer training programs?
We conduct regular workshops on seed saving, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture techniques.
Can I donate seeds?
Absolutely! We accept donations of indigenous seeds that meet our conservation criteria.
How do you preserve seeds?
We use both traditional methods and modern seed bank techniques to ensure long-term viability.
Do you distribute seeds to farmers?
Yes, we work with smallholder farmers to provide access to indigenous seed varieties.
How can I support your work financially?
You can make donations through our website or participate in our adoption programs.
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