Seed Savers Exchange has completed a new five-year strategic plan focused on how the organization will care for its living seed collection through 2030. The plan emphasizes long-term stewardship rather than continued rapid expansion of the collection.
The organization said the work reflects its responsibility to preserve seeds for gardeners, farmers and researchers now and in the future. Its approach is shaped by the history of the collection, much of which was gathered during a relatively short period in response to an urgent need for preservation.
What the 2025–30 plan prioritizes
Under the plan, Seed Savers Exchange will prioritize regenerating varieties that have not yet been grown out and refreshing seed supplies. It also will add characterization data, which the organization said is needed to help ensure that seeds remain viable, useful and accessible.
The strategy represents a deliberate change in direction. Instead of focusing primarily on adding to the collection, the organization says it will align its resources, systems and practices around caring for what it already holds.
Long-term access to the collection
Seed Savers Exchange said the plan centers on three connected priorities: regeneration, documentation and access. Together, those efforts are intended to help the collection continue serving present and future generations.
The announcement directs readers to additional information about the Seed Savers Exchange Strategic Plan. The supplied announcement does not identify a specific Decorah project, timeline beyond the 2025–30 planning period, funding amount or changes to local programs.