Hello - There are currently 41 seed libraries in Michigan, and more coming along for this spring. On Sunday at the Central Michigan Seed Swap in Midland there will be a presentation on starting a seed library, as well as many other presentations. Free seeds will be available to everyone, but if you are starting a seed library you can get extra seeds to get you going. For more information visit the swap's website http://www.smallhousefarm.com/seedswap/ Also check their Facebook page and message them if you want the starter pack. https://www.facebook.com/CentralMichiganSeedSwap/ Another helpful Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MISeedLibrary/ and the Community Seed Resource Program group https://www.facebook.com/groups/673731699448199/ As for legalities, those have largely been put to rest. Most states have agreed to exempt seed libraries from any rules that apply to companies who sell seeds. Michigan is a very seed library-friendly state. Pam Quackenbush Library Technician Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-8800 ext. 617 pquackenbush@lyon.lib.mi.us www.lyon.lib.mi.us From: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "michlib-l" <Michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:12:03 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Seed collection We are considering starting a community seed collection here at BDL. Has anyone done anything like this? Any hints as to how to go about this? Pitfalls? Also, are there legal ramifications? Our former director thought he remembered something about Monsanto getting involved...... Cindi L. Place Reference & Technology Librarian Boyne District Library (231)582-7861 [ mailto:placec@boynelibrary.org | placec@boynelibrary.org ] [ mailto:cindiplace@gmail.com | cindiplace@gmail.com ] Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. –Neil Gaiman _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l