Seed Sovereignty
Restores farmers’ rights to save and use seeds while defending against predatory practices by balancing patent protections with agricultural independence.
- Farmers operating under a set acreage or income level may use saved seed for personal production without additional licensing fees.
- Prohibits companies from suing farmers when patented genetic material spreads through wind-pollination or environmental drift.
- Creates Seed Access Fund to help small growers purchase diverse, regionally adapted seeds by supports public plant-breeding programs