SeedChange / Sème l’avenir

Today is #GivingTuesday. For nonprofit organizations like SeedChange / Sème l’avenir, this day is a special one. It’s a moment where people across the globe come together to unite around a common goal: showcasing generosity and support towards the causes that matter most to them. Today, we have a unique opportunity to harness the power of collective action and start laying the foundation for the type of world we want to be a part of. On this special day, we’re inviting you to pause and ask yourself: What kind of world do I want to live in? How can I contribute to that vision? If the world you have in mind resembles our vision, it might look like a sustainable one driven by just and resilient food systems, where everyone has enough food to eat, and farmers have the support and tools they need to grow food in harmony with nature, rather than against it. If this resonates with you, join us in making that vision a reality by donating today. Every contribution — big or small — brings us one step closer. ❤️ Donate at https://lnkd.in/e9-SzGVF – We have an ambitious goal of raising $50,000 throughout December, starting today. We hope you’ll join us in making this season the most generous one yet. On behalf of our partners on the ground and the farmers we work alongside, thank you for being part of the change with us. . . . . . #agroecology #seeds #smallscalefarmers #givingtuesday2024 #foodsystems #SeedChange #sustainableagriculture

🌱 Exciting news! Dan Brisebois, farmer and seed grower at Tourne-Sol Co-operative Farm, has released his new book, “The Seed Farmer”! Whether you’re looking to grow seeds for your own farm or take the leap into commercial seed growing, this comprehensive guide is packed with practical knowledge to help you secure seeds tailored to your farm, climate, and region. Dan has been a cornerstone of SeedChange / Sème l’avenir's Canadian field program for over a decade, shaping the work we do and inspiring countless farmers and seed growers across the country. His dedication to building a resilient seed and farming community in Canada is truly inspiring. We’re so fortunate to have Dan as a mentor, farmer, and advocate for sustainable agriculture. Don’t miss this incredible resource — grab “The Seed Farmer” today and learn from one of the best! Purchase your copy here: https://lnkd.in/g7RgbP3t #SeedGrowing #Farming #DanBrisebois #TourneSol #TheSeedFarmer #SeedChange #SustainableAgriculture #SustainableFarming #Agroecology

Last Chance to Apply for Our Chief Financial Officer Role. Applications for this position close tomorrow, November 15th. Don't miss this opportunity to join the SeedChange / Sème l’avenir team and lead the organization’s finances. If you have a proven track record in financial management, budgeting, and analysis, we encourage you to apply now. #hiring #CFO

Our Rural Women Cultivating Change (RWCC) partner, PELUM Tanzania recently organized a community dialogue on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) with farmers in Chagongwe village, Gairo (Morogoro region, Tanzania). Addressing SGBV is a critical focus of our work with the RWCC project in East Africa. In partnership with local organizations, we strive to shift social norms and attitudes surrounding violence against women and girls, support public policy implementation to prevent SGBV, and advocate for essential services for survivors. These efforts empower women farmers to realize their rights and more fully contribute to collective well-being within their communities. 📷: PELUM Tanzania The RWCC project is funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada and implemented in collaboration with local partners in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. In Tanzania, we are proud to work with Pelum Tanzania and Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP). . . . . . #SGVB #ruralwomen #RWCCproject #seedchange #womenfarmers #agroecology #farmersjustice #tanzania #foodsystems #foodjustice #foodsovereignty

This past weekend, our Board of Directors met in Ottawa for SeedChange / Sème l’avenir's Board Meeting and Annual General Assembly. It was a pleasure to connect in person, reflect on our shared achievements, and look toward the future. We’d like to take a moment to recognize important members of the SeedChange family, who are stepping down from the Board after years of dedicated service: Bernard Ndour, Bruce Lourie, C.M., Kim Delaney, and Chloé Fauchon. Each has contributed thoughtfully to our work, and we are grateful for their commitment and guidance. 📸: From left to right: Jessica Wood (Interim Executive Director), Ericka Moerkerken, Nicole McDonald, Cimoan Atkins, Boaventura Monjane, Bernard Ndour, and Karim Salabi. (Missing from the photo: Emma Kirke, Constanza Monterrubio Solís, PhD, Alejandro Argumedo, and Shelley Mowat Spruit). Thank you, Bernard, Bruce, Kim, and Chloé for your time, insight, and leadership.

We’re #hiring! - Chief Financial Officer (Part-Time) SeedChange / Sème l’avenir is seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to oversee all aspects of the organization’s finances. If you have experience with multi-source funding, financial management and reporting, and regulatory compliance in a not-for-profit setting, this is your chance to join our team and contribute to making an impact on a global scale. - Part-time staff position (3-4 days a week) - Based in Ottawa (Canada), with hybrid and remote work options possible - Extensive health, dental, and pension benefits - $120K - $135K annually (pro-rated to FTE) 🔗 Apply by November 15, 2024: https://lnkd.in/ehUQA9kT Do you know someone who would be a great fit for this? Please share with your networks. — Nous #embauchons! - Administrateur.rice des Finances (Temps Partiel) Sème l'avenir est à la recherche d’un Comptable Professionnel Agréé (CPA) qui sera responsable de superviser tous les aspects financiers de l'organisation. Si vous avez de l’expérience en gestion comptable, financement multi-sources, et gestion des investissements dans le milieu des organismes à but non lucratif, c’est votre opportunité de rejoindre notre équipe et de contribuer à avoir un impact à l’échelle mondiale. - Poste à temps partiel (3-4 jours par semaine) - Basé à Ottawa (Canada), avec possibilité de travail hybride/à distance - Nombreux avantages sociaux - 120K$ - 135K$ annuellement (au prorata de l’ETP) - Anglais obligatoire (Français un atout) 🔗 Postulez avant le 15 novembre 2024: https://lnkd.in/ehUQA9kT Merci de partager cette opportunité avec votre réseau!

We're proud to introduce the Organic Vegetable Seed Production course, in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers. Access to organic, biodiverse, and locally adapted seeds is key to the success of the organic farming sector, yet organic seed availability remains limited. We hope this course will cultivate the next generations of Canadian seed producers who, like us, envision a future where organic seed security and integrity is increased and organic farmers have access to resilient and adaptive seed. Organic Vegetable Seed Production is a self-directed, online, 8 week, comprehensive intermediate course. Through this course, students will develop a thorough understanding of the science and business of organic vegetable seed production in Canada. Students will also learn: 🫘 How to produce organic vegetable seeds⁠ 🫘 About the Canadian Organic Standards, certification and regulatory policy in Canada ⁠ 🫘 How organic seed crop production can be a thriving part of your farming livelihood⁠ 🫘 About various seed business models and paths in seed production⁠ 🫘 About seed sovereignty, seed stewardship, and Canada’s supply chain ⁠ 🫘 And much more!⁠ This course is designed and delivered by @canadianorganic in partnership with The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security (SeedChange / Sème l’avenir’s Canadian program) with funding provided by the Continuing Education and Training Association of BC (CETABC). Registration is now open until January 17th, 2025⁠. Find all the details and register at: https://lnkd.in/enNrr_Mm #seed #organicseed #locallyadaptedseeds #canadianagriculture #seedsecurity

Food is a fundamental human right. More than ever, we must continue to work towards building equitable and resilient food systems. Adopting a holistic approach to agriculture - one that includes agroecological methods, seed preservation, farmer-led knowledge, and equality in food production - is crucial for global food security and sovereignty. This #WorldFoodDay, let’s recognize the crucial role of sustainable agriculture in addressing the pressing issues of climate change, and in building thriving food systems worldwide.

Today is the United Nations' International Day of Rural Women. Rural women are at the heart of our food systems. In the Global South, the majority of women in rural areas are farmers. They grow food for their families and communities, strengthen economies, conserve biodiversity, protect local ecosystems, and build resilience to climate change. Yet despite these essential contributions, women’s farming is often undervalued and constrained by structural barriers, limiting their agency and preventing them from leading in their communities and beyond. Change begins with recognizing women’s vital role in climate-resilient food production and sustainable market development. Upholding their participation, priorities, and knowledge is key to transforming food systems. — We are proud to support rural women farmers through our Rural Women Cultivating Change project, implemented with support from Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada and in partnership with local organizations in East Africa. This project promotes a gender transformative agroecology approach, which we believe is essential for enhancing women’s engagement and resilience in food systems. 📷: Farmer Amina Agustin Mzelu tends to her field in Kikundi Village, Morogoro, Tanzania. #InternationalDayofRuralWomen #RuralWomen #SeedChange

A few weeks ago, our team at SeedChange / Sème l’avenir Québec had the pleasure of embarking on a regional tour focused on the theme of #biodiversity. Accompanied by two #seed guardians from the "Red de Semillas Euskal Herriko Hazien Sarea" of the Basque Country who were eager to learn more about #seedadaptation and selection efforts in a northern climate, we visited several farms and research centres across Quebec. Here is an overview of the topics explored with farms and partners: - Apple and hazelnut trees with La Pomme de demain, Biopterre, and Pépinière Aux Arbres Fruitiers - Cereals, sunflower, and buckwheat with CÉROM - Centre de recherche sur les grains - Vegetables with La Société des Plantes, Merci la terre, Jardins de l'Ile-Dupas, La Radicule, Le potager ornemental de Catherine, and Jardin des vie-la-joie, as well as Bishop's University and l'Institut national d'agriculture biologique (INAB). Thank you to all our partners for the warm welcome! Our Basque colleagues returned home inspired and with a suitcase full of seeds! /// Notre équipe de Sème l’avenir Québec a eu le plaisir d’entreprendre il y a quelques semaines une tournée régionale sur la thématique de la #biodiversité. Accompagnés de deux gardiens de semences de la "Red de Semillas Euskal Herriko Hazien Sarea" du Pays Basque, Jorge et Koldo, qui souhaitaient en apprendre plus sur les efforts d’adaptation et de sélection en climat nordique, nous avons exploré plusieurs fermes et centres de recherche du Québec. Voici un aperçu des thématiques explorées avec les fermes et partenaires: - Les pommiers et noisetiers avec La Pomme de demain, Biopterre et la Pépinière Aux Arbres Fruitiers - Les céréales, le tournesol et le sarrasin avec le CÉROM - Centre de recherche sur les grains - Les légumes avec LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES, merci la terre, Les Jardins de l'Ile-Dupas, La Radicule, Le potager ornemental de Catherine et Jardin des vie-la-joie, ainsi que Bishop's University et l'INAB - Institut national d'agriculture biologique. Un grand merci à tous nos partenaires pour leur accueil chaleureux! Nos collègues Basques sont repartis inspirés et la valise pleine de semences! 📷: Hugo Martorell - SeedChange