Our Programs
Seed School
The Seed School is designed to offer a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the history, science, business, and craft of saving seeds.
Seed Libraries
In May of 2017, Global Seed Savers, the Benguet Association of Seed Savers (BASS), and the Municipal Agriculture Office of Tublay in Benguet Province launched the first of its kind collaborative Seed Library. BASS aims to save, replant, and share their own seeds just as their ancestors did, while also benefiting from new, ecologically sound technologies.
Seed Sanctuaries
In 2020, GSS entered into a partnership with Arapal Nature Farm located outside fo Bogo City, Cebu to launch a seed trial production area, seed nursery, and seed library at Arapal Farm. This seed production area is 1,200 sq meters and will serve as a model for other regions of what dedicating land to seed production can do.
In 2024, we also launched a Seed Sanctuary in Daclan, Tublay, Benguet. This is a pioneering initiative dedicated to conserving and propagating traditional and indigenous vegetable varieties. The sanctuary spans 1,158 square meters (12,465 sq. ft or 0.3 acres) and serves as an agricultural hub. The name “Similja-an shi Benguet,” derived from the Ibaloi language, translates to “Nursery in Benguet,” reflecting its role in nurturing and preserving vital plant biodiversity.