SAFE SEED PROJECT

Public opinion polls in the US and abroad reveal that the large majority of consumers are wary of genetically modified (GM) crops and plants. As a result, agricultural producers and manufacturers have found that “GM-free” can be both a socially responsible statement and an effective marketing slogan.

Created in 1999, the Safe Seed Project helps to connect non-GM seed sellers to the growing market of concerned gardeners and agricultural consumers. The Pledge allows businesses to declare that they “do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds,” thus assuring consumers of their commitment.

CRG formally recognizes vendors through a Safe Seed Sourcebook available online and in print free of charge. Sellers are encouraged to advertise the Pledge to consumers through seed catalogs and package labels.

So far, over 100 seed sellers have joined this growing movement for agricultural sustainability. If you are a seed vendor and would like to join the Pledge, please fill out a print copy of the online form and send it by fax or mail to the address listed.

Sign or Renew the Safe Seed Pledge Online

The Safe Seed Sourcebook: an indispensable list of seed companies who have pledged not to buy or sell genetically engineered seeds, now updated (December 19, 2005) with telephone, address, fax, and email and web contacts where available.

Biotechnology: The Risks to Small Farmers and Gardeners by Peter Shorett, The Natural Farmer Winter 2002/2003

The Safe Seed Pledge: A Move Towards Food Protection GeneWatch, July 2001