Rebuilding the Missing Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture
Our mission is to raise public awareness of the role seeds play in our food systems, and to support a thriving, community-powered movement that centers local, regionally adapted, and culturally meaningful seeds.
A Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Seeds
Diverse and open-source seed genetics are fundamental to the health of humans and our planet, and those seeds are at risk.
Read the Proposal:
A full report from comprehensive interviews and survey responses will be coming in January. This funding proposal summarizes what we learned and what our recommended next steps should be.
The Challenge
In many parts of the world today, the seeds that nourish us have become nearly invisible. These seeds are often bred in distant regions, optimized for industrial farming rather than for local conditions. Meanwhile, dedicated individuals and organizations (seed stewards, nonprofits, seed libraries, tribal communities, and regional seed companies) are tirelessly working on the frontlines to maintain biodiversity and secure our future food supply. Unfortunately, most of their efforts rely on passion and volunteerism, leaving them under-resourced and at risk.
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Your Impact
Your donation will support a comprehensive campaign aimed at transforming our approach to seeds by:
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1. Creating a Shared Identity for Regional Seeds
We are developing a universal icon system that will clearly identify the origin of seeds. This initiative will empower growers to select varieties that are well-suited to their local climates, while ensuring that small producers receive the recognition they deserve. Key tools will include simple regional labels and a global directory.
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2. Launching a National Awareness Campaign
To make seeds visible to the public, we will equip our partners with professional, open-source templates designed for social media, farmers' markets, and seed libraries. These materials will help illuminate the critical connection between seed origin and food security, inspiring communities to engage with their local food systems.
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3. Building the Year 1 Foundation
Your support will fund the essential infrastructure needed to unite national seed organizations. This will involve facilitating agreements on shared language that honors ancestral stewardship, as well as creating interactive maps of regional seed companies. These resources will pave the way for greater collaboration and knowledge sharing in the seed community.
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Join Us
By making a donation today, you become an integral part of a movement that seeks to honor our agricultural heritage, promote biodiversity, and ensure a resilient food system for all. We can make seeds visible again and empower those who cultivate them!
Double your impact: Each donation is being matched.
Visit LocalSeeds.org to read the full proposal and see additional partners and project information.
This project is sponsored by IFOAM North America.