Start a Seed Library
Are you interested in starting up a community seed project where you live? If so, check out some of these resources to see if you might be eligible to apply for a Seed Library Start-up Package.
Qualifications for a Seed Savers Alliance Seed Library Start-up Package
What’s in a Seed Savers Alliance Seed Library Start-up Package?
Get a Seed Saving Toolkit…for FREE
Seed Savers Exchange hosts a Community Seed Resource Program for a plethora of seed projects, and seed libraries qualify! All you need to do is fill out a simple and very short Application Survey and you could receive a FREE one year membership to Seed Savers Exchange, and a toolkit that looks something like this:
- You must be located within Bayfield, Ashland, or Iron county OR be a close neighboring community to one of these counties.
- You must be able to store seeds in an environment with relatively stable humidity and temperature. This requirement makes public libraries a prime location since they already maintain a stable temperature and humidity level for their book collections.
- You will be responsible for obtaining a structure to house and display the seeds.
- Your site will be responsible for procuring educators, site and event promotion, and general upkeep of the seed library.
- Your site will adhere to the minimum labeling requirements as outlined by state law and to our guidelines for handling returned seeds.
- You must submit a SSA Seed Library Start-up Package Application to seeds@allianceforsustainability.org by December 1st.
What’s in a Seed Savers Alliance Seed Library Start-up Package?
- You will receive a number of large, glossy posters with instructions on how to use the seed library.
- You will receive access to an online Dropbox folder with a plethora of educational resources including brochures, pamphlets, drawings, pictures, and much more.
- Seed Savers Alliance will supply you with a handful of easy-to-save seeds to start your library.
- You will receive a package of 500 2.5″x4.25″ envelopes and a stamp to create seed packets.
Get a Seed Saving Toolkit…for FREE
Seed Savers Exchange hosts a Community Seed Resource Program for a plethora of seed projects, and seed libraries qualify! All you need to do is fill out a simple and very short Application Survey and you could receive a FREE one year membership to Seed Savers Exchange, and a toolkit that looks something like this:
