Mini Seed School
*The second session has been rescheduled to February 15 due to presenter illness. Registered participants should have received an email about the postponement. Please email lance@goldenhillsrcd.org with any questions.*
Brought to you by Golden Hills RC&D and The Center for Rural Affairs
Workshop One - Tuesday, January 18th 6-8pm
Workshop Two - Tuesday, February 15th 6-8pm (rescheduled from February 8)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Mini Seed School is for farmers and gardeners wanting to learn the basics of seed saving and seed stewardship in a lightning format. This is a condensed version of a weekend long Seed School facilitated by Alex O’Hanlon and Cait Caughey. Topics will include seed history, importance, planning for seed saving, isolation techniques, seed processing and storage. We will also share information on on-going community projects such as a seed cooperative, seed shares, and more. Seed saving is an important practice for climate change resiliency, maintaining biodiversity, and building a thriving local food system.
Registration is required for each workshop and you are welcome to attend one or both. Registered participants will receive Zoom link on the day of the event.
Register for Workshop 1.
Register for Workshop 2.
Please register separately for both if you plan to attend both.
Registration closes the Friday before each session. If you would like to register after the deadline, please email lance@goldenhillsrcd.org .
Brought to you by Golden Hills RC&D and The Center for Rural Affairs
Workshop One - Tuesday, January 18th 6-8pm
Workshop Two - Tuesday, February 15th 6-8pm (rescheduled from February 8)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Mini Seed School is for farmers and gardeners wanting to learn the basics of seed saving and seed stewardship in a lightning format. This is a condensed version of a weekend long Seed School facilitated by Alex O’Hanlon and Cait Caughey. Topics will include seed history, importance, planning for seed saving, isolation techniques, seed processing and storage. We will also share information on on-going community projects such as a seed cooperative, seed shares, and more. Seed saving is an important practice for climate change resiliency, maintaining biodiversity, and building a thriving local food system.
Registration is required for each workshop and you are welcome to attend one or both. Registered participants will receive Zoom link on the day of the event.
Register for Workshop 1.
Register for Workshop 2.
Please register separately for both if you plan to attend both.
Registration closes the Friday before each session. If you would like to register after the deadline, please email lance@goldenhillsrcd.org .
Class Recordings & Resources
- Basic Seed Saving Principles
- Seed Saving Terms & Resources
- Seed Savers Exchange Seed Saving Guide
- Seed Matters - Seed Saving Chart
- Planning for Seed Saving Handout
- Wet Seed Saving for Home Use from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
- Wild Seed & Patent History
- A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners & Farmers from Organic Seed Alliance
Topics covered in Session 1 include:
- The story of seeds
- Basic seed saving overview
- Purpose of seed saving--preservation or creation
- Planning your seed-saving garden
- Dry processing
Topics covered in Session 2 include:
- Genetics & breeding
- Seed patents & history
- Processing & seed storage
- Seed viability & germination tests
- Wet processing
- Seed cooperative/seed bank