Earthseeds

Earthseeds is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security. Founded in 2005, the organization focuses on seed saving, seed sharing, and seed sovereignty. Earthseeds works with farmers, gardeners, and communities to preserve and share heirloom seeds, which are open-pollinated or saved from open-pollinated plants. These seeds are often more resilient to climate change and pests than hybrid seeds, which are typically developed by corporations for uniformity and profit.

The organization operates through a network of seed libraries, where members can borrow, share, and exchange seeds. Earthseeds also provides educational resources, workshops, and training to help people understand the importance of seed saving and how to do it effectively. The group advocates for policies that support seed sovereignty, such as the protection of farmers' rights to save and exchange seeds, and the regulation of patenting and corporate control of seeds.

Earthseeds is based in the United States but has a global reach, with seed libraries and partners in over 40 countries. The organization believes that by empowering people to save and share seeds, they can build more resilient, sustainable, and just food systems. Earthseeds' work is supported by volunteers, donations, and grants from individuals and organizations around the world.