Activism Quote by Cary Fowler
![“I'm not talking about losing [agricultural] diversity in the same way that you lose your car keys. I'm talking about losing it in the same way that we lost the dinosaurs: actually losing it, never to be seen again.” quote by Cary Fowler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/65d/cary-fowler-30286_activism_i-m-not-talking-about-losing-agricultura_1027400.jpg)
“I'm not talking about losing [agricultural] diversity in the same way that you lose your car keys. I'm talking about losing it in the same way that we lost the dinosaurs: actually losing it, never to be seen again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Biodiversity Conference, 2019
Loss of agricultural diversity is irreversible, akin to extinction, and threatens food security.
In simple terms: We risk losing crops forever, like dinosaurs.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and cultivate diverse crops now.
Themes
biodiversity
agriculture
extinction
food security
conservation
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
call‑to‑action
informative
When to use this quote
- farming practices
- policy making
- education programs
- research initiatives
Key Concepts
genetic erosion
ecosystem resilience
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance profit with preservation?
- What policies could protect crop diversity?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may prioritize high‑yield monocultures over diversity.
![“The coldest growing seasons of the future [will be] hotter than the hottest of the past. Is agriculture adapted to that? I don't know. Can fish play the piano?” quote by Cary Fowler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/849/cary-fowler-30286_activism_the-coldest-growing-seasons-of-the-futur_992407.jpg)
