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Keeping heirloom seeds in our gardens and on our tables.

Founded in 1975

Seed Savers Exchange's Mission

Seed Savers Exchange stewards America’s culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations. We educate and connect people through collecting, regenerating, and sharing heirloom seeds, plants, and stories.

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Our mission is dependent on you.

Together, we can ensure these varieties are around for generations to come. Join our community today.

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Connection is sown in community.

Seed Savers Exchange offers a mix of virtual and in-person events throughout the year. Learn from our knowledgeable staff as well as experienced growers and seed savers in our network, and support our nonprofit mission to save America’s heirloom seeds.

Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference Past. Present. Future.

Virtual Conference

May 2-July 11, 2025 / Virtual

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Story Collecting and Celebration Intern

The Story Collecting & Celebration Intern will play a key role in preparing for and supporting Seed Savers Exchange’s 50th-anniversary celebration on August 8–9, 2025. Their primary responsibilities will focus on collecting and documenting stories of seed stewardship, coordinating personal outreach to supporters, supporting visitor readiness efforts, and contributing to post-event archiving and communications. 

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Farm Coordinator

The farm coordinator supports Seed Savers Exchange through the work of onsite seed productions of open-pollinated, heirloom varieties. With a focus on assisting with field preparations, transplanting, field maintenance, seed harvesting, and seed processing, this year-round position also includes propagation in the greenhouse, as well as seed packaging and supporting with order fulfillment duties in the winter months.

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May 2, June 6, & July 11

Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference Past. Present. Future.

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