Seed Savers Network

The Seed Savers Network was set up in 1986 by Michel and Jude Fanton. Their goal was to provide:

• Educational programmes for the preservation of open-pollinated (non-hybrid) seeds and the genetic diversity of plant varieties;
• Non-profit seed exchange programmes;
• Agricultural and horticultural programmes with particular emphasis on the propagation of open-pollinated plant varieties;
• Preservation gardens for open-pollinated plant varieties;
• Seed banks for non-hybrid plant varieties;
• Scientific research relating to the above matters, either alone or in conjunction with a public university or other institution.

There are two local chapters in the Adelaide region:

• South Australian Seed Savers
• Adelaide Hills and Plains Seed Savers

Seed Savers Network has a strong relationship with Permaculture principles and values.

See Seed Savers YouTube channel for videos about Seed Saving.