Get Farming! Keep Farming! Saving Seeds from the Farm or Garden (& Seed Exchange)

Saturday, January 11, 10am to 3pm
Grow Benzie, 5884 M-115 (Frankfort Hwy), Benzonia

Saving seeds can benefit growers in many ways, including preservation of rare varieties, adapting favorites to your growing conditions, planting the freshest possible seeds, and saving money. Three local seed saving enthusiasts will provide specific information on saving seeds. 

Bring seeds to sell, trade, or give away; table space will be provided at no cost. Bring a dish to pass for a potluck lunch. A donation of $7 ($10 for families) is suggested.

Presenters:    Craig Schaaf, Golden Rule Farm; Casey Dunagua, Five Springs Farm; Mike Kiessel, Leelanau County plant breeder. 

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Agenda:

10am - 11am:  
Networking 

11am:   
Craig Schaaf  on seed saving: expect an inspiring and informative talk 

12pm:   
Potluck lunch

1pm - 3pm:   
Discuss seed saving technique with other presenters, one-one-one and in small groups PLUS seed sales and exchange. 

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Get Farming! Keep Farming! partners include USDA, ISLAND, NW Michigan Food & Farming Network, Michigan Land Use Institute, and Michigan State University Extension. 

For information, contact Jim Sluyter at 231-889-0199,jimsluyter@mlui.org, or visit foodandfarmingnetwork.org/getfarming

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This program is supported by the USDA

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