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About Us

Our 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.

Many colorful 'Benary's Giant Zinnia' blooms in a garden

Customer Service Manager

The Customer Service Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of customer service for Seed Savers Exchange. This position will lead and supervise our customer service staff and support all aspects of customer service via phone calls, fax, email, mail in orders and our website including processing orders and assisting customers with product/gardening support.

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SSE launches website redesign

The new Seed Savers Exchange website highlights the impressive impact of nearly 50 years of participatory preservation efforts, and offers a closer look at current programming. SSE aims to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in gardening and seed saving and facilitate their ability to grow healthy, heirloom food.

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Sales Tax

Sales Tax Update, Until recently, Seed Savers Exchange had only collected sales tax for orders within Iowa where we are located. A Supreme Court ruling (South Dakota v. Wayfair) changed the state sales tax obligations for all companies that sell remotely through websites and catalogs. As a result of the ruling Seed Savers Exchange will now be collecting and remitting sales tax in all required states and jurisdictions.

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A butterfly perched on an Amish Cockscomb flower.

Financial & Impact Reports

Financial & Impact Reports, Seed Savers Exchange is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. We are thankful for the support of our community that makes our important work possible. And we are committed to putting every dollar donated to our nonprofit mission to the best and most effective use.

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Hands holding soil.

Gardening with Clay Soil

Learn how to improve soil quality in your garden by understanding soil structure, texture, and the benefits of organic matter. Explore tips on using mulch, cover crops, and selecting plants that thrive in clay-like soils to create healthier, more productive gardens.

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