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Resources

A range of resources related to native seed production. Whether you’re a grower, land steward, or simply interested in learning about the native plant sector, you may find these valuable. This resources library will expand as more are developed and published. 

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Native Seed Film

Filmed over four seasons, this series weaves together footage of seed collectors, farmers, researchers, and land managers working to scale up the supply of native seeds to meet the growing demand. Explores the native seed supply chain in the western U.S.

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Native Seed Standards

The International Standards for Native Seeds in Ecological Restoration were published in 2020 as a special issue of the Journal “Restoration Ecology”. The standards are composed of a series of documents, each providing an in-depth analysis of each step of the Native Seed Supply chain. 

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National Seed Strategy - U.S.

The National Seed Strategy fosters interagency collaboration to guide the development, availability, and use of seed needed for timely and effective restoration in the United States. 

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Tallgrass Prairie Center's Native Seed Production Manual

Provides basic information for native seed production of nearly 100 species of the tallgrass prairie flora of the upper Midwest. Based on published accounts and seed production experience at the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa.

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Seeds Regulations

Seeds Act, Regulations Respecting the Quality of Seeds Including Seed Potatoes, and the Testing, Inspection, and Sale Thereof in Canada.

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Seed Cleaning Toolkit

A practical, “how to” guide from the Organic Seed Alliance, for beginning seed growers as well as for experienced growers wishing to increase their scale and efficiency of production to medium-large scale seed growing operations.

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Southern Ontario Seed Strategy

The SOSS will help prioritize actions to grow more native plants, grow them better, and support the goals of reconciliation and restoration.

It focuses on a coordinated approach to the stewardship and conservation of native plant materials. 

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Accredited Seed Labs

A searchable database Seeds Canada and CSI Accredited Labs.

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Technical Guides from Tallgrass Prairie Center

10 different technical guides from the University of Northern Iowa and the Tallgrass Prairie Center, including guides on seeding, seed collection, drying, cleaning, and more. 

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