Renny Grilz
2024
Scholar
Renny W. Grilz, PAg is the co-owner of Blazing Star Wildflower Seed Company in Aberdeen, SK and the Resource Management Officer for Meewasin Valley Authority in Saskatoon, SK. Renny’s studies will examine the how native seed industry networks can meet native seed supply requirements for global biodiversity restoration objectives. The second part of his project will look at the potential development of a native plant seedbank for the Prairies. Renny was presented the Distinguished Agrologist designation from the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologist, in 2023.
Building a Resilient Native Seed Industry in Western Canada
This report underscores that Canada's ambitious biodiversity, climate, and restoration commitments are currently jeopardized by a fragmented and underdeveloped native seed industry, especially in Western Canada's endangered prairie grasslands. The research, drawing on international examples, identifies that resilient native seed systems are built upon five key pillars: strong producer support, integrated seedbanks, supportive policies and procurement, diversified markets, and national coordination.
