2022 Slow Seed Summit: Opening Keynote
b'HRN was proud to work with Slow Food USA as a media partner for the Slow Seed Summit, which took place on May 13 - May 15, 2022. For three days, hundreds of people from around the world gathered virtually to discuss the regeneration of our world\\u2019s foodways to advance good, clean and fair food for all. Each day focused on a new lens through which attendees listened, shared and planned the future of our climate, health and food justice. \\n\\nThe focus for May 13 was Seed Preservation and Food Security, where they explored the question: "Can the act of seed preservation ensure food security?" In this opening keynote, Slow Food Vice President Edie Mukiibi talks about the state of Slow Seeds globally. While living and working in Uganda, Mukiibi has focused his career on advancing ecological and organic agriculture and food systems throughout rural and urban areas in Africa. He serves as the executive director of\\xa0Slow Food Uganda, has been a key stakeholder in the\\xa0Slow Food Gardens in Africa\\xa0program, and is an agronomist, food and agriculture educator, and social entrepreneur. Mukiibi is an advisory board member for\\xa0Agro Ecology Fund\\xa0and\\xa0Food Tank. He was also included in the Forbes\\u2019 The Next 50 Awards: The Future of Gastronomy list.'