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KSS ChangKSS Changes Name

Kentucky Seed Savers has changed it's name to Appalachian Heirloom Seed Conservancy.

The name change results from confusion among potential members and gardening media regarding the organization's purpose. Because of the name, many people thought we were only concerned with Kentucky Heirlooms.

Right from the start our goal has been to preserve the heirloom crop plants and sustainable agricultural practices of the central Appalachian states. Our new name better reflects that mission.

Appalachian Heirloom Seed Conservancy  is a non-profit network of heirloom food-plant enthusiasts. It's function is to provide a means for them to exchange information about collecting, raising, and preserving heirloom and open pollinated crop plants, particularly those with a central Appalachian connection; facilitate the sharing of heirloom seeds among the members; establish a seed bank of central Appalachian heirloom crops; record the documented history, anecdotal evidence, and background of heirloom varieties; and, in general, provide on-going education about heirlooms, crop diversity, and sustainable agricultural practices to the membership and general public.

While the food plants of Kentucky, W. Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee are of special interest, AHSC is also concerned with preserving the heirlooms of bordering Appalachian states, such as Georgia and Alabama.

Because of the historic movement of seed from Kentucky into Missouri, the Show-Me state also is considered part of our region.

Membership benefits include free samples of Appalachian heirloom seeds; a monthly newsletter; attendance at our twice-yearly get-togethers; and participation in our Living Seed Bank project.

For more information and a membership application, contact: Appalachian Heirloom Seed Conservancy, Box 519, Richmond, KY 40476, KentuckySeeds@hotmail.com.

Brook Elliott
Managing Director

PS: Working on an heirlooms-oriented story? Both myself and other AHSC directors are available to make inputs. 
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