Why Can’t Farmers Replant Their Own Seeds? The Hidden Rules of Seed Ownership
The first time a small-scale farmer in Iowa tried to replant seeds from their own harvest, they were met with a cease-and-desist letter. The crop wasn’t theirs to save—it belonged to a biotech corporation. This isn’t an isolated incident. Across the globe, farmers who attempt to replant their own seeds—whether from heirloom varieties or patented … Read more
