Seed Savers Exchange: the First Ten Years

Decorah, Iowa: Seed Saver Publications, 1986. 416 pages: illustrations; 26 cm; bibliographical references. Fine(-) copy with very gentle shelfwear. Paperback. ISBN: 0961397721 ((pbk.)); 9780961397722

Chronicles the organization and work of a group dedicated to nurturing and protecting seeds that have been passed down from generation to generation within families. Contents originally appeared as articles in various publications of the Seed Savers Exchange./ Cover title: Seed Savers Exchange, the first ten years, 1975-1985

"Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit organization based in the United States dedicated to the preservation and distribution of heirloom seeds. The organization was founded in 1975 by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy to honor the tradition of preserving and sharing seeds, a practice that dates back for centuries. The Seed Savers Exchange operates on the belief that the world's diverse food crop heritage belongs in the public domain and should be accessible to all. Through their work, they seek to conserve biodiversity, promote gardening and seed saving, and create resilient food systems. The organization maintains a seed bank on its Heritage Farm in Decorah, Iowa, where it grows, propagates, and shares heirloom seeds and plants. The Seed Savers Exchange also has an extensive seed exchange network where members can share or trade seeds directly with one another. This open-pollinated seed network helps to maintain the genetic diversity of plant species, which is crucial for agricultural resilience. As of September 2021, the Seed Savers Exchange has saved approximately 25,000 plant varieties from extinction." —Bing

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