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Seed Saving & Storage

Saving seeds is a fundamental part of creating a sustainable farm that will continue to provide healthful produce year after year, and develop an understanding and appreciation of localized economies. SHI not only provides seeds to help families start gardens and diversify their current crop production, but offers farmers the skills and training necessary to select, save, and store seeds for the future. All too frequently, farmers are challenged by market prices for seeds such as the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and subsequently are limited in what they can and can't grow. 

SHI and local staff members are offering a diverse and healthy alternative for farmers, and further empowering the community by way of establishing local seed banks and offering funds for farms. For SHI and the families of Central America, seed saving is instrumental to being sustainable and creating localized farms.

Photo Above:  Annatto seeds (derivative of the Achiote trees, used to produce a red food coloring and also as a flavoring) in the Santa Barbara District, Honduras.