David Holmgren on Seed Freedom, Permaculture and the March Against Monsanto

David Holmgren, one of the co-originators of the concept of permaculture, speaks on International Permaculture Day regarding food rights and seed saving.  He enthusiastically endorses Dr. Vandana Shiva's Seed Freedom Movement and Seed Sovereignty. He and we believe this is more about creating the world we want, rather than fighting against a world we don't want.

This is why we work so diligently to create in beautiful and sustainable ways that serve the highest/best good of our family, our community and that of our environment.

This interview was conducted by Peter Charles Downey for  United Natures:


Holmgren's suggestion for permaculture activism:  Disconnect from the centralized, globalized food supply system and begin buying from local organic farmers.  Refuse to participate in a system that starts with Monsanto Genetically Modified seed and ends with the monopoly supermarkets. It doesn't take a majority to make a huge shock to the system; small percentage shifts will get the attention of global food companies and brokers very quickly.

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Mobilizing for Food Rights

Samantha is 6 months pregnant and on May 25, 2013 we were celebrating my birthday & a dear friend's birthday, yet few were surprised we went to the March Against Monsanto with so much going on.  There was no way we could skip gathering with our community in support of food freedoms here and around the world!!! 

We strongly believe that the planet can heal and provide plenty of food and that Monsanto poses a greater risk to our food supply and the health of our global population than any other single or corporate threat.  

(Photo Credit: Jennifer Lynn Rivera)

It was heartening to know that there were 3,000+ permaculture supporting Austinites gathering in the woods that wanted to be there, as well as, large numbers involved in the farmers markets that have conflicting hours.  Although over 4,200 RSVP'd to be at the Austin gathering, around a thousand showed up at 9:30 on a Saturday morning in a downpour that began the day before.  I will continue to march for food rights and farm and ranch freedoms as long as the needs exist.

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 NaturalNews.com also reported from Austin during the March Against Monsanto gathering.