PROGRAMS

Safety Backup For Our Seeds

RMSA is proposing to build the Rocky Mountain Regional Seed Vault somewhere in the Rocky Mountain West.

RMSA is looking for a location to build a regional seed vault that will serve to protect, preserve and increase the seed diversity found within the western mountain states. Please contact John Caccia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss or suggest a secure vault location in your community.

Our goal for this long-term seed storage facility is to provide secure seed backup as a free service to RMSA Seed Stewards, as well as growers, breeders, and seed savers throughout the Mountain West. In addition, the Seed Vault could serve as an outreach and educational center to share RMSA’s work with visitors.

Since starting the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, we have discovered some remarkable collections of crop diversity being quietly stewarded by passionate seed savers on their farms and homesteads. These priceless gems are uniquely adapted to thrive in our Rocky Mountain communities. They are our seeds—and they must be protected.

About Seed Stewards

Help Save Seed Diversity—Become a Seed Steward!

The Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance is seeking gardeners and farmers to become Seed Stewards in their communities. Seed Stewards are individuals who are committed to preserving and sharing seed diversity. They may already be skillful seed savers or just beginning to learn about this ancient art and practice. Seed saving is essential for ensuring that diverse and abundant supplies of regionally adapted seeds are securely maintained for the benefit of current and future generations.

Join with One Million Seed Savers

Imagine this: Every community saving and sharing its own seeds. Local farmers markets brimming with a sumptuous variety of unique and delicious crops. Healthy, diverse regional food systems free of toxic pesticides and chemicals.

Click here to join the Million Seed Savers campaign!

Rocky Mountain Heritage Grain Trials Project

Help us trial and grow heritage grains to rekindle a thriving, localized grain economy in the Rocky Mountain West.

Locally grown grains are the missing component in many regional food systems. The Rocky Mountain Heritage Grain Trials Project aims to revive the production, use, and cultural experience of locally grown heritage grains in our region's communities. Our ultimate goal is to create a vibrant system of farmers, millers, bakers, and brewers throughout the Mountain West who can give new life to ancient grain varieties and ensure this diversity is preserved and enjoyed for generations to come.