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He is a writer, lecturer, and runs a business providing heirloom seeds. Jason is active in food politics, being an outspoken opponent of genetically modified seeds, patents on living organisms, and industrial agriculture in general. He frequently gives lectures at environmental and horticultural events in British Columbia, including Seedy Saturday.
He was involved in the founding of Seeds of Diversity Canada and the Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada.
Both are seed banks whose mission is to preserve varieties of vegetables and crops. Popular varieties include garlic, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and grains.
The company, founded in 1988, has stocks of many unusual seeds including over 150 tomato varieties.
