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Based in Decorah, Iowa, the Seed Savers Exchange was founded in 1975 by Diane and Kent Whealy to share and preserve seeds of heirloom plants such as the morning glory and tomato that Diane’s great grandparents had brought with them when they immigrated from Bavaria in 1884. Today, the exchange boasts some 13,000 members and preserves 20,000 vegetable and fruit cultivars. Join our conversation with Dr. Philip Kauth, the Exchange’s Director of Preservation, to learn about what is new with the preservation of historic seeds.
