Seed Politics
Red Fife is an unregistered wheat, and unregistered wheat, potato and other crops are regulated under the Variety Registration legislation of Canada. Only registered varieties are to be sold.
Wheat is graded and sold by its grade, and as a commodity. It is traded globally and prices are dictated by marketing boards and regulatory agencies.
The local food and Slow Food movements have helped people recognize the value of farmer and variety identification on the food. Red Fife wheat is on the Slow Food Ark of Taste to conserve biodiversity.
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