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High Desert Seed Library
Preserving 400+ heirloom varieties adapted to the Colorado Plateau.
Durango, Colorado
Started 2020-06
4 contributors
Progress
82%
About This Project
A community-held seed library documenting and preserving heirloom crop varieties adapted to the high desert climate of the Colorado Plateau. Seeds are collected from family farms, Diné agricultural traditions, and historic homesteads — catalogued, stored, and made freely available to growers across the Four Corners region.
Documented Impact
412 varieties catalogued. Seeds distributed to 280+ growers. 6 varieties recovered from near-extinction.
Tags
seedsfood sovereigntyheirloomDinéColorado Plateau
Project Details
LocationDurango, Colorado
RegionGlobally Trading
CategoryFood Systems
StatusActive
Started2020-06
Contributors
- La Plata County Extension
- Yuki Tanaka (fiber plant collection)
- Diné Agricultural Cooperative
- Four Corners Growers Network