The Wild and Weedy Plants We Need for the Future of Agriculture (Online Lecture)

Join Nan as she delves into the story of how some plants evolved into domesticated crops — and what we need to think about to keep agriculture afloat in the future. Crop species don't contain a lot of genetic diversity, so their wild relatives, as well as heirloom varieties, have always been key to helping them resist pests and tolerate challenging weather. Learn what scientists are doing to conserve the wild and weedy relatives of crops and how moving into a more perennial system of agriculture with new crops is part of our future.

Presenter: Nan McCarry, Ethnobotanist

Intended Audience: Adult All Levels
Saturday, August 2, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online
FREE: Pre-registration required. Register at https://app.livestorm.co/u-s-botanic-garden/the-wild-and-weedy-plants-we-need-for-the-future-of-agriculture-online-lecture?s=54b112f6-56e4-4a55-b04d-32b32c6e6546
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