The local food movement is paramount to health and wellness. But what about the seeds? Where do they come from and why is it important to have local, well adapted, deliciously procured seed stock to hold up our burgeoning local food systems? This panel will address the barriers to entry to creating local seed economies and offer steps taken by seed stewards everywhere to change the current paradigm. Moderator – Ali Long Featuring: Bill McDorman – ED: Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance Casey O’Leary – Snake River Seed Cooperative and Seed Library Brett Stevenson – Local large-scale barley farmer, focusing on trialing local grains