Reclaim our seeds, cultivate diverse food with Seed Sages

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen
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Save our agricultural biodiversity, flavorful foods, and our seed rights by reclaiming our seeds and fostering a diverse food future.
Backers: 145
Average Pledge Per Backer: $102

Funded: $14,738 of $30,000
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 30th (45 days)
Project By: Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen
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Latest News

Last Chance for Seed Sages: 7 hours Left & Go Fund Me

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Seed Sages and this zinnia thank you! A HEARTY THANKS to all of you who have donated to our Seed Sages campaign over the last 45 days. You all have helped build seed sovereignty awareness and the Seed Sages network and we are so grateful. With 143... (Read More)

60 hours to go! Many Seeds to Save!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some highlights of our seed work over the last couple years. We have done the majority of this work using our own personal funds and it isn't sustainable. Lets SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE OUR EFFORTS.  Do more with US. We have had a total of 136... (Read More)

Seed Sages Train: 5 days to Hop on!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had 20 new backers in the past 2 days! Jump on the Seed Sages train, we are doing great things, we’re so close! Lets make it happen by this Friday October 30 at 9pm (our deadline)! SHARE this link SO WE CAN DO SEED WORK FOR YOU and our... (Read More)

Seed Sages Kickstarter Update Week 5: Prairie Seed Story, Dollar for Dollar, and Eggplant Farm Supply Seed Steward

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Every pledge now 'till the end of campaign will be doubled - lets reach our goal! Seed Story Week 5: Meet Seed Forager Kyle JohnsonGoat herder, Apple grower, and Prairie Seed forager Dollar-for-Dollar Backer Deal We have 9 days to raise money for... (Read More)

Monday Challenge: 5 @ $5 for Diverse Seeds

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
12 Days to GoWith less than two weeks left, we need to raise about 22k! Seems like a lot right?! If we keep spreading the word, WE CAN DO IT! Check out YOUR Week 5 Backer Challenge and the seed funding articles below! Lets go! Tiny Diner @ Garden... (Read More)

Week 4 Seed Sages Kickstarter Update!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Week 4: Ecological Gardens Seed Story, Intro Seed Saving Class and Seed Steward Mademoiselle MielWe have 14 days to motivate our friends & family to make our 30k goal! Seed Saving is not only a folk art - it is something we must do to survive. We... (Read More)

Seeds Sages on Food Freedom Radio & Sneak Peek Rewards by Elana Schwartzman and Amy Rice

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Koby & Seed Sages out on Food Freedom Radio!Check out this morning's live broadcast! Thank you Laura Hedlund & Karen Olson Johnson for a very fun and informative discussion about food & seeds this morning!  We are 7 backers away from... (Read More)

The Results Are In! Your Favorite Tomato & Potato...

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Drum Roll Please!  Your picks for the best tasting tomato and potato, as voted on at tastings at Tiny Diner​ & Birchwood Cafe​ were...  In the potato category: Early Blue!  In the tomato category: Indigo Rose! Enjoyed the diversity?... (Read More)

Week 3 Update: Backer Challenge!, Hustle Organics Seed Story & the Birchwood Cafe Seed Steward

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to Week 3 of Seed Sages Kickstarter! Seed Story Week 3: Listen to Anthony Emanual's reason for seeds 21 Days to raise $23,900 to Save OUR Seeds!You can HELP BY SHARING this kickstarter: 1. We have our BACKER CHALLENGE! this week. If we can... (Read More)

Save our seeds, save our bees! Welcome to Week 2 of Seed Sage's Kickstarter!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Lisa Ringer, Check out our Potato Tasting event, and hear a beekeeper's perspective from our seed steward Pollinate MN! Seed Sages Story: Lisa Ringer of Two Pony Gardens 30 day to raise $25,000 and Save OUR Seeds!How you can help: Share!... (Read More)

Kickstarter Week 1: Announcement! 9/24

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to Seed Sages Kickstarter Week 1! Meet Koby, this week's partner organization, and save the date for Thursday's tomato tasting! It's time to Save Our Seeds! For 36 more days we're raising $30,000 on Kickstarter to drastically increase the... (Read More)

Update 9/22: Thanks for a Great Launch! New Swag/Seed Garden Design Rewards Added

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
37 days to go to support local seed production and education in the Twin Cities and Beyond!  Zinnia going to seed. Fall is ripe to save seed - through Seed Sages' Kickstarter Campaign and in your community. Thank you to everyone who came to the... (Read More)

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