Non-GMO seed bank sprouts in California
source: http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/feb10/non-gmo_seed_bank_California.php
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Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company’s Seed Bank revives a past tradition and promotes non-GMO production
Driving through downtown Petaluma, California, one sees many shops and restaurants like those seen in other small American cities. But here, one stately, gray stone building stands out. It looks like a classic American bank from a bygone era. In fact, “Sonoma National Bank” is engraved along the top. But this bank doesn’t hold money; it holds rare heirloom vegetable seeds. “Seed Bank” is painted on the large window above the main entrance, and another window sign advertises “Pure, Non-GMO Seed and Sundries.”
Lifelong passion for seeds
This unique California business is the brainchild of a 29-year old Missouri entrepreneur and seed lover, Jeremiah Gettle.
Gettle is founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, based in Mansfield, Missouri, and one of the world’s leading suppliers of heirloom seeds, offering more than 1400 varieties of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds.
Gettle has had a lifelong passion for seeds. “I was always interested in collecting seeds,” he says.
Gettle was particularly interested in rare heirloom varieties, seeds passed down from generation to generation. “Heirloom varieties have a lot of history and genetics you can’t find in modern seeds,” he says. “The more genetic diversity you have when growing a crop the more likely it will resist disease and pests. Studies have also shown that older varieties are more nutritious.”
Gettle started planting heirloom seeds, such as lemon cucumbers and scallop squash, when he was just four years old. At 16, he joined Seed Savers Exchange, an Iowa-based organization dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds. In 1998, at age 17, Gettle started selling seeds as a hobby. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company was born.
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Driving through downtown Petaluma, California, one sees many shops and restaurants like those seen in other small American cities. But here, one stately, gray stone building stands out. It looks like a classic American bank from a bygone era. In fact, “Sonoma National Bank” is engraved along the top. But this bank doesn’t hold money; it holds rare heirloom vegetable seeds. “Seed Bank” is painted on the large window above the main entrance, and another window sign advertises “Pure, Non-GMO Seed and Sundries.”
Lifelong passion for seeds
This unique California business is the brainchild of a 29-year old Missouri entrepreneur and seed lover, Jeremiah Gettle.
Gettle is founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, based in Mansfield, Missouri, and one of the world’s leading suppliers of heirloom seeds, offering more than 1400 varieties of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds.
Gettle has had a lifelong passion for seeds. “I was always interested in collecting seeds,” he says.
Gettle was particularly interested in rare heirloom varieties, seeds passed down from generation to generation. “Heirloom varieties have a lot of history and genetics you can’t find in modern seeds,” he says. “The more genetic diversity you have when growing a crop the more likely it will resist disease and pests. Studies have also shown that older varieties are more nutritious.”
Gettle started planting heirloom seeds, such as lemon cucumbers and scallop squash, when he was just four years old. At 16, he joined Seed Savers Exchange, an Iowa-based organization dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds. In 1998, at age 17, Gettle started selling seeds as a hobby. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company was born.
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JanforGore
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http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/feb10/non-gmo_organic_grain_production_con...
And the following companies will contract with farmers to grow NON -GMO and organic grains in 2010.
Hopefully they won't be contaminated by GMO poison blowing in the wind.
- 2 years ago
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JanforGore
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The video accompanying this is part of their site. I think it is a good compliment to seeing these seed banks sprouting up all over America. Through stiff resistance the USDA was forced to revise its policy on nais. We can do the same regarding GMOS. This is a great way to fight them back.
- 2 years ago
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