{"id":44761,"date":"2013-04-15T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T20:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=44761"},"modified":"2013-04-15T08:49:41","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T12:49:41","slug":"canastota-library-begins-seed-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=44761","title":{"rendered":"Canastota Library Begins Seed Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pictured is the Canastota Public Library\u2019s new seed exchange display.<\/em><\/p>\n

By Elizabeth Totten<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

(Canastota, NY – April 2013\"seeddisplay2\"<\/a>) It\u2019s spring and the Canastota Public Library is celebrating with something new.\u00a0\u00a0 We\u2019re starting The Canastota Seed Exchange. A Seed Exchange is just what you would imagine.\u00a0 The basic idea is that you come to the library and borrow seeds for free with the understanding that you will return twice the amount of seeds that you borrow at the end of the growing season.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works.\u00a0 You come into the library, browse our seeds and borrow some to plant at home.\u00a0 These might be vegetable, herb or flower seeds.\u00a0 You nurture and grow your seeds into healthy plants.\u00a0 Once the growing season is over, you let some go to seed and then return twice the amount of seeds, dried, in an envelope or baggie with an original label detailing the name and seed variety, your name and the year that the seeds were harvested.<\/p>\n

Currently, we are only accepting open-pollinated seeds, heirloom seeds, and non-gmo seeds (genetically modified organisms).\u00a0 We cannot accept gmo seeds or hybrids.\u00a0 Right now, we are accepting donations to help get this seed exchange off to a strong start.<\/p>\n

Why did the Canastota Library start a Seed Exchange?\u00a0 Canastota residents have long held a love for the land and growing of our own vegetables.\u00a0 Many of our ancestors worked the soil, including the local muck lands.\u00a0 Our staff felt that there was a great need for this type of resource in the community.<\/p>\n

Currently, there are more than 60 seed libraries or exchanges in 23 states in the country.\u00a0 Some of the largest seed libraries in the United States include Richmond Grows in California, The Seed Library of Pima County Library in Arizona, and the Seed Library of Warren County, New Jersey.\u00a0 A seed library or exchange disseminates seeds to the public which preserves the shared plant varieties through propagation and sharing of the seeds. Seed libraries strive to maintain their collections through donations from its members.\u00a0 A common attribute of many seed libraries is to preserve agricultural biodiversity by focusing on rare, local and heirloom seed varieties.<\/p>\n

The next time you stop by the Canastota Public Library, stop by our Seed Exchange section and browse the seeds we currently have on our shelves.\u00a0 Please join by filling out our Membership Form.\u00a0 Remember, you become a member when you borrow seeds to plant or donate seeds to our Seed Exchange Library.\u00a0 We also have many resources on planting, growing and harvesting your crops on display near our Seed Exchange.\u00a0 It\u2019s spring\u2026it\u2019s time to start growing.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Totten provides public relations for the Canastota Public Library.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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