THE VAULT IS A BUNKER, THE ARSENAL ARE SEEDS.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV) is a facility in Norway that stores seeds in permafrost to protect them from disasters and preserve crop diversity. The article discusses the media coverage of the vault, which initially portrayed it as a hopeful solution to potential apocalyptic scenarios but also raised concerns about its funding and political implications. It emphasizes the importance of seed banks in protecting crop diversity and criticizes industrialized agriculture for its negative impacts. The article concludes by mentioning Martha Stewart's visit to the SGSV and her confidence in its ability to safeguard seeds for future crop populations. [Extracted from the article]