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Did you know the national flower of Ukraine is a sunflower? This plant is not native to Ukraine, yet in this connected world, seeds were brought over, adapted, and have become so prolific that they now represent an entire nation. A nation that is now a major producer of sunflower oil worldwide.
Although we feel far away from the disparaging events unfolding in Europe, we live in a globalized world. Ukraine is one of the largest exporters of corn and wheat, staple crops which many countries rely upon. With Ukraine's grain supply affected, Ukrainians and the most food-vulnerable communities will quickly be at risk of food shortages.
As seed-people, we are fortunate to regularly experience the connection of community and sharing. We can show our support for the people of Ukraine in several ways: donations, refugee support, aid, medical, and more. Below are several organizations helping Ukraine during these unsettling times:
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