4th Seed School Boot Camp 2026
Theme: "Rooted in Seeds, Led by Farmers: Building a Farmer-Led Seed Sovereignty Movement"
The 2026 Seed Boot Camp program is an immersive, hands-on learning experience designed for individuals and institutions seeking to deeply understand farmer-managed seed systems, agroecology, and farmer-led advocacy. Rooted in real community practice, the Boot Camp brings participants face to face with farmers, seed custodians, and grassroots movements that are actively shaping seed and food sovereignty in Kenya.
Program Highlights
Engagements
Engage in hands-on field learning within farming communities
Seed Banking
Interact with lead farmers, seed custodians, and community seed banks
Participation
Participate in practical sessions on seed saving, selection, storage, and documentation
policy Advocacy
Reflect on the role of policy, courts, and social movements in advancing seed sovereignty
Farmer led Approach
Learn how farmers organize, advocate, and defend their rights at local and national levels
Registration Information
Who Should Apply
- Farmers and seed custodians
- Organisations seeking to support farmers' participation or capacity build their team on seed issues.
- Agricultural extension officers
- NGO staff working on food sovereignty
- Researchers and students in agriculture
- Youth and community organizers
- Development partners and institutions interested in agroecology and seed systems
Costs
- Accommodation, Meals & Tuition: $1000 (For the Whole Period)
- Send your Application by: 6th April
What Participants Say
"The Seed School transformed my understanding of seed sovereignty. I returned to my community and established our first community seed bank."
"The connections I made with other seed savers across Africa have been invaluable. We continue to share seeds and knowledge."
"This training gave me the tools to advocate for farmers' seed rights in my country. The policy sessions were particularly impactful."