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The Seed Farmer is required reading for any grower who cares about being part of a truly sustainable local food system.

Whether you’re interested in growing your own seeds for on-farm use, or scaling up for retail or commercial sales, this comprehensive manual will help you ensure reliable access to quality seed stock adapted to your own climate and bioregion. Coverage includes:

The journey to self-sufficiency―how to extricate yourself from the modern seed distribution industry and develop varieties adapted to your location and climate
When to worry about cross-pollination, crop timing, and poor seed genetics and when to ignore these issues on your small farm or market garden