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The Seedy Side of
Programming Will Stein & Randy Smith
Washington County Public Library System
Abingdon, Virginia
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Why Did We Start a
Seed Savers Library?
• Expand Services
• Attract New Users
• Encourage Use of Existing Resources
• Build Community
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WHAT IS A SEED
SAVER LIBRARY?
• Special Collection of Materials Unique to
Our Heritage
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WHAT IS A SEED
SAVER LIBRARY
• A place where community can check out or “swap”
seeds
• A place for classes on gardening and sustainability
issues
• A collection of materials that assists patrons on how
to grow their own food and become self-sufficient
• An opportunity for “like-minded” people to meet and
discuss current issues
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BUILDING ON TRADITION
• Seed Saving is
Not New
• Open Pollination
& Hybridization
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FARMING BECOMES
BIG BUSINESS
• Gregor Mendel
• Agribusiness
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DISTANCE TO MARKET
“The average food item on a
U.S. grocery shelf has traveled
farther than most families go on
their annual vacations.”
― Barbara Kingsolver
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
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THE REVOLUTION
• Bio Diversity
• Sustainability
• Environmental
Awareness
• Health
Consciousness
• DIY
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MISSION STATEMENT
A seed library will help to build biodiversity for our
local food supply. As part of this effort the library will
offer educational opportunities on the importance of a
viable food supply, the benefits of using heirloom
(vs. hybrid) seeds, seed starting, seed saving,
gardening for beginners, gardening in a small space
and composting.
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HOW TO GET STARTED
• R&D (Rip Off and Duplicate)
• www.richmondgrowsseeds.org
Richmond Public Library
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HOW DO I SELECT SEEDS?
• www.seedsavers.org
• www.southernexposure.com
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TARGET AUDIENCE
• Cultural
Connection
• Broad
Appeal
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SIGN’EM UP & PUSH THE
BOOKS
• New Library Cards
• Bibliography
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BUDGET
Variety of Seeds
+
# Of Participants
+
Seeds Per Participants
=
$500
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AFTER THE MONEY
• Select and Order
• Growing Guides
• Pack Seeds
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WHAT’S NEXT
• Registration
• Database
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PARTNERSHIPS
• Appalachian Wildside
• Appalachian Sustainable
Development
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PROMOTION
• Logo
• Electronic
Media
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USE YOUR CONNECTIONS
• Master Gardeners
• Garden Clubs
• Community Groups
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ON THE ROAD
• Branch Libraries
• Social Service Groups
• Farmer’s Market
• Children
• And More
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OUTCOME MEASURES
YEAR ONE
• 112 Borrowers
• 5 Programs
• 94 Attendance
• Circulation Increase
• Few Seeds Returned
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OUTCOMES: TO DATE
• 300 Borrowers
• 60 Programs
• 800 Attendance
• Half of Inventory
from Seed Savers
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WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
• No classes required
• Don’t schedule programs
during growing season
• Self-serve
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WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
Vision
vs
Reality
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE
“It allowed me to see the knowledge and community that is in Appalachia… It
makes me wonder what other fascinating practices are
happening, yet are going to be lost from lack of awareness
and knowledge. --Emory & Henry Student
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PERFECT FIT
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FULFILLING OUR MISSION
• Collection and Distribution
• Programming
• Community Outreach
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KEY POINTS
• Don’t Overthink
• Form Partnerships
• Be Flexible
• Build on the Good
• Solicit Volunteers
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Questions?
Will Stein Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Randy Smith Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
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Thank You!