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seed vault now open

Friday, February 29th, 2008 9:00 am

The seed vault I wrote about last year has opened, ahead of schedule. (NYT 2/26) Bent Skovmand would be proud.

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One Response to “seed vault now open”

  1. Kirsten Skovmand-Wilson Says:
    November 23rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Yes, my father would be proud. It is interesting the legacy he has left since his passing. It has been wonderful to read about him and to know that others share an interest.

    Kirsten Skovmand-Wilson