Emerging Farmer Resources

• EFC Conference Catalog – A collection of resources and presentations from the EFC Conference on ecological food systems.

• Blossom Bag Instructions – Step-by-step guide for making and using blossom bags to protect seeds and flowers.

• Lettuce Bag Instructions – Instructions for using lettuce bags to support seed saving and proper plant growth

• Seed Space Vocab List – A glossary of important terms related to seeds, gardening, and plant growth.

• Midwest Farmers of Color Seed Story Zine – A collection of stories highlighting the seed-saving traditions of BIPOC farmers in the Midwest.

• Growing Guides – Practical guides on cultivating various plants, with a focus on sustainability and local adaptation.

• Vegetable Garden Seed Storage and Germination Requirements – Detailed chart outlining the best conditions for storing and germinating vegetable seeds.

• Seed Viability Chart – A reference guide to determine the lifespan and germination rates of different seeds.

• Growing Staple Vegetables from Around the World in MN – A guide to successfully cultivating culturally significant crops in Minnesota's climate.

• Easy Germination Test – A simple method to check seed viability before planting.

• Cover Crop Seed Info – Information on selecting and using cover crops to improve soil health and garden productivity.

  Explore our curated guides and tips to help you successfully grow native plants from seed. These resources are tailored to Minnesota's unique growing environment and community-based seeding projects.

  
  

• Seed Bee Information: Growing Tips for Seedling Care — CaringForSeedlingsPDF.doc

• Soil Blocking Instructions: Soil Block Directions — Soil Block Directions.docx

• Growing Snail Instructions: Soil Snail Instructions

• Artificial Cold Stratification: Artificial Cold Stratification Instructions

• Partridge Pea Germination & Care: Partridge Pea Care Handout — Partridge Pea Care handout.pdf

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  Additional Information Resources

• Heirloom Garden Oral History Project – A storytelling project preserving the histories of heirloom seed growers.

• Winter Sowing Doc – A guide to starting seeds outdoors during winter using simple containers and natural conditions.

• Truelove Seed Podcast – A podcast exploring seed sovereignty, cultural heritage, and regenerative agriculture.

• Truelove Seed – A seed company focused on culturally significant and heirloom seeds grown by small farmers.

• Ujamaa Seeds – A Black and Indigenous-led seed cooperative offering heirloom and culturally significant seeds.

• Ujamaa Brochure – An overview of Ujamaa Seeds' mission and available seed varieties.

• Indigenous Seed Library – A resource supporting Indigenous communities in preserving and sharing traditional seeds.

• Seed Stories YouTube Playlist – A curated collection of videos on seed saving, gardening, and food sovereignty.

• Growing Staple Vegetables from Around the World in Minnesota – A practical guide to cultivating global staple crops in Minnesota’s

• Seed Collecting Tips – Best practices for harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds for future planting.climate.