| Content | In the Ecuadorian provinces of Bolivar, Chimborazo, and Cotopaxi, family farmers are building new capacity to conserve and use the biodiversity on their farms. By participating in action research they gain a greater understanding and control of their plant genetic resources. This results in increased resilience to climatic and other shocks and takes them further on the path towards food sovereignty. |
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| Author | Pedro J. Oyarzun, Ross Mary Borja |
| Contributor | ILEIA Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Type of Initiative | Article |
| Link | https://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/access-and-benefit-sharing-of-genetic-resources/giving-new-life-to-peasant-seeds-in-ecuador |
