Vermont and New York are banning neonic-coated seeds. Some farmers are worried about the risks.

Going Bare

To make money farming native seeds and plants, commercial growers must navigate a myriad of challenges unique to the industry.

Commercial Growers Are Crucial to the Native Seed Supply — But How Do They Turn a Profit?

To repopulate land with specialized native flora, it’s not as easy as visiting the seed store.

Everyone Wants to Repair Our Damaged Ecosystems — But Where Are the Seeds?

Public seed breeders, often academics who work to help farmers and gardeners, are rapidly disappearing. All the while, commercial breeders with patented, expensive seeds are consolidating.

We’re Losing Our Seed Breeders

Many American farmers are locked into costly annual contracts for seeds that used to be free. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are focused on China.

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Going Bare

Commercial Growers Are Crucial to the Native Seed Supply — But How Do They Turn a Profit?

Everyone Wants to Repair Our Damaged Ecosystems — But Where Are the Seeds?

We’re Losing Our Seed Breeders

Seed Thieves