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The conversation continues. Kent has once again sent another letter to all listed members of the Seed Savers Exchange, SSE. In this letter he once again tries to clarify his position and the call for a truce. At this point it is apparent that the disagreement between Mr. Whealy and the board are causing undo stress on the organization he founded. He outlines 3 points at the end of the letter as conditions of this truce. Hopefully for both sides, this separation can come to a conclusion.

I feel deeply for Kent and how this all has transpired. I also feel concern over an organization that I have come to love. I hope that SSE can overcome this current obstacle and I hope that Kent is given the respect and benefits deserving of the man that created this wonderful organization.

Kent Whealy refers to a couple of new documents in his response. These can be found on the Seed Savers web site.
Letter from Diane Ott Whealy
Letter from Advisors

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Gardening, Opinions

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As posted previously, Kent Whealy was fired from Seed Savers Exchange. The Seed Savers Exchange responds to his claims. While the board responds directly to some of Kent’s claims, some more obvious points seem to have been omitted. Some of the most concerning of those points were:

  • Other staff members being released
  • Denied access to his research. It was through his generosity that Seed Savers became the benefactor of those riches. To deny him access to his own life’s work seems unconscionable.
  • No comments on the substantial influx of cash

As a member of Seed Savers I sincerely hope that the air clears over the coming months with more forthright information. I do understand the desire to abstain from commenting on some of the details of the departure. Unfortunately, this all too often, provides a veil, for corporations to disclose far too little information. I do appreciate the letter from the board but it seems to fall short on offering a substantial explanation.

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Opinions

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