Quick Facts About Seed Savers Exchange
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quick facts about SEED SAVERS EXCHANGENon-Profit Mission and Vision Board of Directors Keith Crotz, Ph. DConserve and promote America’s culturally diverse but endangered (chairman)garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, Neil Hamilton, J.D
growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. (vice-chair) Larry GrimstadConservation (secretary/treasurer) Rob Johnston, Jr
Seed Savers Exchange uses a two-pronged method of Seed Savers Exchange maintains a collection of more George DeVaultconservation known as participatory preservation: than 20,000 heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable, herb, and plant varieties. David CavagnaroThrough ex situ preservation seeds are protected inseed vaults and grown out as needed to protect the Rosalind Creasy Seed Savers Exchange also maintains over 900health of the variety. Jovan Sage varieties of heritage apples
o Seed Savers Exchange keeps the bulk of its Hope Shand collection in an underground freezer vault at Heritage Farm
Each year, select varieties of seeds and plant material Rowen White are grown out in preservation gardens to refresh seed o Back-up collections are kept at Svalbard Global Seed supply, and great care is taken to prevent cross-polli- Amy Goldman Fowler, Ph.D Vault in Norway and the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Ft. Collins, CO, and remain nation through isolation using distance and phys- & Marty Teitel the property of Seed Savers Exchange. ical barriers. An Evaluation Team grows out other (special advisor to the board) varieties in order to maintain accurate records of each variety’s traits
Through in situ preservation Seed Savers Exchange Executive Directormembers participate by growing out heirloom variet- John Torgrimsonies in gardens across the country. “Seed Savers Exchange has been a o When gardeners grow varieties in their agro-ecosys- tems, the varieties continue to adapt to their growing powerful force for biodiversity and Founders conditions. sustainable agriculture.” Diane Ott Whealy (vice-president) Alice WatersDistribution (chef, author, restauratuer and food activist) Kent WhealySeed Savers Exchange shares seeds with the public through: Advisors• The Exchange: A network of approximately 13,000 members share and save seeds through the Seed Savers Suzanne Ashworth Exchange Yearbook (print) and Online Seed Exchange (exchange.seedsavers.org). Members from across Dan Beard the world share their own seeds, and Seed Savers Exchange offers many varieties from its own extensive Clive Blazey Heritage Farm Collection. In 2014, the exchange featured nearly 20,000 listings. Dave Ellis, Ph.D• The Catalog: Seed Savers Exchange publishes an annual seed catalog featuring over 600 varieties. Anyone Joel Giardin can request a free catalog or shop for seeds and other merchandise in the online catalog. Proceeds from cat- Jim Henry alog sales enable Seed Savers Exchange to pursue its mission of preserving and distributing heirloom seeds
Lindsay Lee Craig LeHoullier, Ph.DEducation Beth Lynch, Ph.DSeed Savers Exchange offers training for both new and expert seed savers. At exchange.seedsavers.org, garden- Deborah Madisoners can find tutorials, webinars, and seed histories. At blog.seedsavers.org, gardeners can follow the latest seed Laura Merrik, Ph.Dsaving news. Members have access to The Heritage Farm Companion, our award-winning quarterly publication, Phillip Sponenberg, DVM Ph.Dwhich offers in-depth articles, profiles, and tricks of the trade. At Heritage Farm, Seed Savers Exchange hosts John Swensonnumerous events each year, including a Seed Saving School and an annual Conference and Campout. Lee ZiekeContact Address Website Status563.382.5990 3094 North Winn Road For more information, visit: 501 (c) (3) non-profit[email protected] Decorah, IA 52101 seedsavers.org/press-and-media Founded 1975 OutreachSeed Savers Exchange partners with Seed Matters on the Community Seed Resource Program (CSRP), which provides the tools and guidance necessary for com-munity groups to create seed-focused events, exchanges, libraries, and gardens. Through the CSRP, Seed Savers Exchange offers access to its own national seedexchange, community seed toolkits, and mentorship for seed saving and community organizing. The CSRP helps simplify three key components of communityseed -- swaps, community seed banks, and seed gardens
Through the Herman’s Garden Seed Donation program, Seed Savers Exchange donates seed packets to community and educational groups who share the harvestand save seeds for others in need. With these donations, groups are able to establish gardens and pass along history and diversity of both culture and flavor
MembershipSeed Savers Exchange is made up of 13,000 members, hailing from 30 countries and all 50 states
Cost of membership ranges from $30/year for students and senior citizens to $1,500 for Lifetime Members. For one year, a basic individual membership costs $40
Member Benefits:• Exchange – Share seeds with one another through the Yearbook and Online Seed Exchange• Community – Connect with other gardeners to ask questions, share seeds, and offer tips• Discounts – Save on event registration, seeds, books, and other merchandise from the catalog, website, and visitors center• Education – Access The Heritage Farm Companion and get priority registration for workshops, conferences, and other eventsHistory & Heritage FarmSeed Savers Exchange was founded in Missouri in 1975 by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy. Diane’s grandfather, who was terminally ill, entrusted to themthe seeds of two garden plants, Grandpa Ott’s morning glory and German Pink tomato. These seeds, brought by Grandpa Ott’s parents from Bavaria when theyimmigrated to Iowa in the 1870s, became the first two varieties in the collection
In 1987 Seed Savers Exchange moved to Heritage Farm in Decorah, Iowa which comprises over 890 acres
Heritage Farm is home to: Seed Savers Exchange• Gardens for preservation, display, scientific evaluation, and children’s play Plant Collections• The Historic Orchard featuring heritage apple trees• The Heritage Farm Collection, maintained in an underground freezer vault according to international Seeds genetic preservation standards Tissue Culture• The Robert J. Becker Memorial Library, which houses more than 3,500 books, media, serial publications, Apple Trees periodicals• The Lillian Goldman Visitors’ Center, with gift shop and visitor information Seed Savers Exchange• Over 300 native species of plants and more than 100 species of birds• Heritage poultry, indigenous Brook trout, and Ancient White Park cattle By The Numbers• Eight miles of hiking trails over 20,000 accessions over 700 in-vitroPartnerships potato varietiesTerra Chips Ogden Press / Mother Earth News Southern Exposure Seed ExchangeAmerican Public Gardens Association Organic Seed Alliance Svalbard Global Seed Bank over 900 apple tree varietiesThe Livestock Conservancy Powell Gardens University of Wisconsin-MadisonMinnesota Landscape Arboretum Seed Matters USDA, National Center for Genetic over 13,000 membersNative Seeds/SEARCH Slow Food USA Resources Preservation over 13,000 unique seed exchange listings from membersContact Address Website563.382.5990 3094 North Winn Road For more information, visit: 890-acre farm[email protected] Decorah, IA 52101 seedsavers.org/press-and-media
• The Catalog: Seed Savers Exchange publishes an annual seed catalog featuring over 600 varieties. Anyone can request a free catalog or shop for seeds and other merchandise in the …
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the seed exchange?
The Exchange is facilitated by Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing heirloom seeds. The organization started with the sharing of seeds within a small group of people in 1975 and has continued to expand over the last 40+ years. The Exchange you findhere is a continuation...
What is the best seed swap site?
Seed Savers Exchange (Decorah, Iowa): This is the Granddaddy of seed saving organizations in the US. Their seed swapping catalog has grown to include literally thousands of vegetable and fruit listings. And they have a sister organization, The Flower and Herb Exchange.
Where can i buy seeds for my garden?
Seed Savers' Network (Australia): Similar to the U.S.-based Seed Saver Exchange, above. If there's a horticultural society, arboretum or public garden you particularly love, be sure to check into how you can get on their seed exchange list.
Do you have any seeds left over from the gardening season?
Some people have a wealth of plant seeds left over at the end of the gardening season. Some folks can never find seed particular garden plant they want at the beginning of the season.