In an age where genes, the very fabric of life, are being tampered with and patented by large multinational corporations to improve shareholder profits, the preservation of heritage seeds is a vital way for ordinary people to maintain economic and political freedom.

Collecting and exchanging seeds is a vitally important aspect of sustainable agriculture, preserving the rich genetic heritage of locally-adapted cultivars and ensuring that this wealth is preserved and shared. Hence, to enhance the genetic diversity and natural resilience of the site and its crops, we have established a small seed bank where we collect and keep a wide variety of seeds.