Sustainable Farming

With the advent of factory farms and the rapid decline in the number of small-scale farmers, the amount of diversity in crop varieties is rapidly decreasing. Many ancient plant species are on the verge of extinction. The rise in popularity of genetically modified seeds has also added to the problem.

Seeds of Change began in 1989 in an effort to promote biodiversity by cultivating traditional and heirloom seeds. They grow certified organic seed which they then sell to gardeners and farmers. By distibuting seeds all around the US and Canada, Seeds of Change is spreading rare seed varieties and involving individual farmers and gardeners in the preservation of heirloom seeds. Seeds of Change has been very successful and they now offer more than 600 seed varieties. They have also branched out to sell organic seedlings, produce and some food products such as sauces and dressings.