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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.

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Lab and Field Apprenticeship

Seed Savers Exchange will host a laboratory- and field-based apprenticeship that integrates scientific training with cultural and ecological stewardship. This immersive nine-month program provides hands-on experience in regenerating and safeguarding rare food crops, with a particular emphasis on potato plant tissue culture, in-vitro propagation, and seed viability testing. 

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March 6-11, 2026 Spring into Daylight Savings! Spring is almost here, and with longer days comes more time in the garden. To celebrate the return of daylight (and pollinators!), we’re…

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50th Anniversary: Health, Safety, and Security

Health, Safety, and Security at Seed Savers Exchange 50th anniversary conference and celebration. The safety and well-being of our speakers, guests, and staff is paramount. Organizers work closely with local officials to ensure the safest possible experience. You’ll notice staff identified with bright blue Seed Savers Exchange shirts on Friday, and red shirts on Saturday, throughout the event grounds. They are there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you need immediate assistance.

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50th Anniversary: Know Before You Go

We look forward to seeing you at Seed Savers Exchange’s headquarters, Heritage Farm! Get prepared for the 50th anniversary conference and celebration ahead, and read over our “know before you go,” tips for the day.

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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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