I agree the world is ungrateful to us no matter how much we give them. That’s not the issue - the issue is that once seeds are patented by these corporations, you can’t grow them as crops unless you pay them a royalty. Worse, not only can YOU not grow them, the farmers can’t grow them. It gives one company a worldwide monopoly over all farming.
Hmmm... adding to the list. I followed your advice on checking out Nichols in Oregon, just received the catalogue. Going to place a small order this week... They don't have as much heirloom as I thought they might.
Where did you come up with that?
Of course the farmers can grow them, they just have to pay the owner.