Corn Researcher Strives to
Rescue a "Sacred Ancient Treasure"

OFRF grant recipient and corn breeder Dave Christensen talks about his OFRF-funded corn research at our 12th Annual"Meet & Greet" Organic Benefit Luncheon

Breeding hardy, nutritious native corn varieties is Dave Christensen's life’s work. With support from OFRF, he is collaborating with leading organic seed breeders to introduce natural resistance to a major pest, the European corn borer, into his Painted Mountain seed lines.

Dave's moving presentation at the Organic Farming Research Foundation's "Meet and Greet" Luncheon in Anaheim, California on March 5, 2009 drew a standing ovation from those in the audience.

In the audio clip, Dave is introduced by Bob Scowcroft, OFRF's Executive Director.