The Seed Library offers free access to seeds and seed-saving education. If you would like to get involved please contact us at info@staging.highcountryconservation.org or give us a call at 970-668-5703.
Why is seed saving important?
- Seed Security. If you control your seed, you control your food supply.
- Regional Adaptation. Overtime, your seeds and crops will adapt to our micro-climate and become more resilient.
- Consistent Quality. After a few seasons, seeds will have selected genetic traits suitable for your climate.
- Preserving Heritage and Biodiversity. Maintaining variety or biodiversity among crops allows for food security and creates healthier soils. About 85% of seeds are controlled by large corporations, so the more seeds we can collect locally, the better food security our community will have.
