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Saving and Sharing Seeds

Come learn about the process that goes into saving and sharing seeds within your community.

Sharing our heirloom garden seeds is the cornerstone of any localized food movement. Attendees will learn all about seed libraries and seed swaps and how to organize and maintain these important programs for their communities. From material lists and organizational best-practices to programing, marketing and securing volunteers, Bevin breaks down the steps to building a sustainable seed community.

Bevin Cohen is an award winning author, herbalist, seed saver and educator. He is the owner of Small House Farm and the founder of Michigan Seed Library Network, a community seed sharing initiative that has helped establish more than one hundred seed library programs. Bevin offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. He is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Mother Earth News, Modern Farmer Magazine, and the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company catalog. Bevin is the author of four books, including Saving Our Seeds, The Artisan Herbalist and his latest book, The Complete Guide to Seed & Nut Oils. Learn more about Bevin's work at www.smallhousefarm.com