Handout: Opportunities for Advocacy in Support of Diversity-Friendly Seed Legislation

Summary

The handout outlines strategies for advocating a diversity-friendly EU seed law during the critical final phase of the PRM marketing reform process. It emphasizes the importance of coordinated advocacy to protect seed diversity, farmers’ rights, and small-scale seed producers. Key suggested actions include reaching out to agriculture ministries, supporting and promoting the “Raise Our Forks” petition, organizing joint letters to policymakers, arranging petition handover events, and collecting testimonials from small seed producers to highlight real-world impacts. The guide stresses focused efforts on the EU Council - where major legislative decisions are made - to amplify public support and influence final policy outcomes. Overall, the handout empowers individuals and organizations with practical steps and resources to help safeguard agricultural diversity within the evolving European seed legislation.