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eNewsletter for September 1, 2022

Inspiring and Educating Farmers & Gardeners to Become Seed Savers

TRANSITIONING INTO A NEW ORGANIZATION

As seed keepers, we witness the incredible results of cross-pollination often. Sometimes, we intentionally co-create in these processes yielding more biodiverse, climate-adapted, and culturally relevant crops. Sometimes they happen by surprise, sharing endless possibilities we never would have imagined. 

Organizations are no different. 

Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing the story of the changes happening here at RMSA. Since January, we have an almost entirely new board and staff. As we share our wisdom, perspectives, skills, strengths, and struggles with one another, we are intentionally cross-pollinating this organization we have chosen to steward.

While from the outside it may seem quiet, trust that we are very busy on the inside, just as the plants are when they move from flower to fruit to seed. In time with the seasons, we are looking forward to sharing the fruits of our labor with you! 

In the coming months, you can expect to see big things from us. We will be releasing a new name and mission and vision statements along with refined areas of focus. We believe the results of this cross-pollination will be a stronger and healthier organization that can deeply serve the needs of seed keepers and food growers. 

Seeds remain the heart of what we do! We would love to hear more from YOU to help us sculpt these changes.

The purpose of this survey is to collect information on the challenges and issues that current and aspiring food growers and seed savers face to help inform the direction of our evolving organization.