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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.

Hands starting seeds.

Seed Starting Workshop

March 28, 2026 / Heritage Farm, 3074 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA 52101

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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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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Bouquets are great. But flower seeds are even better! Seed Savers Exchange has exactly what you need for gifting flowers. We created this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to give you inspiration.

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For a limited time, use code BEE-2026 at checkout to receive a Pollinator Garden Collection with eligible orders over $100.00 USD. Terms and conditions apply.