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Organic Heirloom Seed Revival in Kars, Turkey. A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Village Projects

Abstract

Village projects introduced to Kars in 2006 aim to revive heirloom seeds and traditional products. The goal is to develop a healthy village model that addresses local's relationship to their environment within a holistic framework. Besides Organic Certification Program, supportive activities developed traditional skills. The project was awarded for the revival of emmer wheat, as IFOAM/Rapunzel One World Award Finalist in 2010

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