Public domain GMOs for sustainable farming

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I think your policy goes nicely with this

Allow Farmers to Grow and Save Their Own Seeds

Four major corporations control two-thirds of the seed supply, generating substantial profits from farmers. Although bulk non-GMO seeds are accessible, they aren’t heirloom or open-pollinated. While farmers can replant non-GMO seeds, they must sign contracts prohibiting the harvesting and replanting of those seeds, ensuring ongoing sales each year. This situation has turned seeds into a significant expense for farmers, driving up food costs for both livestock and consumers. Americans can make s…

i.e. the entire idea of patents on seeds/cultivars/etc. just creates unnecessary litigation

I get these companies need to make $ - but it should be in the form of something like government awards, e.g. “your seed/cultivar is widely grown & has improved our yields, here’s $10 million” rather than lawsuits to stop people from using