Seed Savers Exchange: Saving and Sharing Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds

Corporate giant Monsanto is quietly and stealthily acquiring variety after variety of vegetable, fruit and other crop seeds, effectively taking control of agriculture across the world. Chances are, if you buy fruits and vegetables from a grocery store, you’re eating Monsanto products on a daily basis. Monsanto acquired the world’s largest vegetable seed company, Seminis, back in 2005 and Seminis supplies the genetics for 55% of the lettuce, 75% of the tomatoes and 85% of the peppers on supermarket shelves. And, surprise, Seminis seeds are used by a large number of organic farmers as well.

What does this mean? Well, among a number of other consequences, Monsanto’s growth comes at the expense of agricultural diversity. And, as Monsanto’s RoundUp herbicide patent nears its expiration date, it will be increasingly turning toward biotechnology for profits.

Luckily, there are organizations like the Seed Savers Exchange to ensure that our entire food supply isn’t homogenized. Seed Savers Exchange saves and shares heirloom seeds to form a living legacy to be passed down through generations. Thanks to this non-profit organization’s work, thousands of varieties that might have otherwise disappeared are being preserved.

From the Seed Savers Exchange website:

Seed Savers Exchange exists to serve its members, and the public, through its charitable mission to (1) save the world’s diverse, but endangered, garden heritage for future generations; (2) build a network of people committed to collecting, conserving and sharing heirloom seeds and plants; and (3) educate people about the value of genetic and cultural diversity.

If you’re looking to start an organic garden, the Seed Savers Exchange is an excellent source of high-quality varieties of practically any fruit, vegetable or herb you can think of. Flower seeds are also available. You can purchase seeds on the website or join the Seed Savers Exchange as a member and get access to an additional 11,000 rare varieties of vegetables, fruit and grains.

Get more info about the Seed Savers Exchange and view the seeds available at the Seed Savers Exchange website.

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