GRANTEE PROFILE:
Seed Savers Exchange saves and shares heirloom seeds in order to protect the endangered genetic diversity held in North America’s fruits and vegetables for future generations. The Exchange is building a network of people committed to collecting, conserving, and distributing heirloom seeds and plants; educating people about the value of genetic and cultural diversity; and sponsoring programs to combat decreasing diversity by promoting crops that aren't often grown commercially.