Very interesting-I grow veggies and herbs without chemical insect control or fertilizer, and only eat meat from free ranged livestock-so I’m very much in favor of having access to heirloom/non-GMO seeds for planting-while they won’t work for feeding the masses, they are fine for those who want to grow their own healthy food on a small scale...
The interesting part was about using a System of Crop Intensification to improve yields.
Heirlooms usually have much better flavor. They don’t ship as well and and sometimes are less disease resistant so big growers will go with the hybrids. But for a personal garden they are the way to go.
I spend more effort improving my soil than anything else. Makes for much stronger plants.
Agree. I’m glad this is being cultivated still.