8th Annual Community Seed Swap

The Seed Swap offers gardeners and seed savers a chance to exchange seeds and share knowledge. The swap is an opportunity for new seed savers to get locally harvested seeds for starting their own gardens. “If you’re new to this, you don’t even need to bring seeds; just come. We’ll have seeds on hand donated by local gardeners,” said Michael Riesterer of the Queen City Seed Library. “For experienced seed savers, a seed swap helps growers localize their seed sources which helps build food security. Learning about where food comes from actually starts with the seed itself,” said Abbey Palmer, Extension Educator at Michigan State University U.P. Research and Extension Center. “Saving seeds is a tangible way to create a culture of food security and food sovereignty in our community.” Seed savers should bring open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds that are labeled with the plant type, variety, date of harvest, and location of harvest. There will also be seed envelopes on hand at the event for swapping. Those who bring seeds to the swap should arrive at 1:00 pm.