Community Seedbank

A Community Seedbank is a shared resource where local people collect, store, and exchange seeds of plants, especially traditional or heirloom varieties. It helps preserve biodiversity, promotes sustainable farming, and ensures seed availability for future planting. By maintaining a diverse collection, community seedbanks support resilient local agriculture, protect against crop loss, and encourage seed sovereignty—giving communities control over their food systems. These seedbanks often operate cooperatively, fostering local knowledge, conservation, and food security through collective effort and preservation of native plant varieties.