Seeding the Future

Jul 26 , 2021 | Innovation,Social Good

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Global seed banks are securing the future of agriculture and produce. A Seed Bank in Kunming, China, is working to guarantee the global food supply by ensuring duplicates of hundreds of thousands of seeds. Our Host James Chau explores the purpose of seed banks and their contribution to our ever-changing world.

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