: When the desert smells like rain

> When the desert smells like rain, it's time to plant the seeds for our future.
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> "Above all, these seeds are tiny manifestations of hope for a changing landscape."
> - Debbie Weingarten, Edible Baja Arizona
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> Did you know that in addition to water, air, and soil, crop diversity is one of the most important resources for human life on earth? Historically, humans used more than 7,000 plant species to meet their food needs. Today, less than a dozen plant species provide more than 75% of the world's food. 
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> At the same time, 2015 marked the warmest year in recorded history. "With rapid global climate change upon us, we need a greater diversity of seeds, breeds, fruits, and roots out in our fields, adapting to the dynamic conditions there more than ever before. Food diversity is no longer a luxury; its careful use and stewardship are once again a necessity if we are to feed future generations so that they cannot survive, but thrive." - Gary Paul Nabhan, Native Seeds/SEARCH Co-founder
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> Your donation is key to maintaining this vital agricultural diversity!
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> Native Seeds/SEARCH is a non-profit organization working to conserve and promote arid-adapted crop diversity to nourish a changing world. By supporting Native Seeds/SEARCH you are proactively preserving this biodiversity; rich with flavor, beauty, history, and hope for the years ahead.
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> Your gift will SAVE, GROW, SHARE, EDUCATE:
> SAVE: Safeguard access to more than 1,800 collections of Southwest arid-adapted agricultural crops and their wild relatives for generations to come.
> GROW: Ensure the yearly regeneration of rare food crops at our Conservation Farm, crops which are key to creating a healthy and resilient future.
> SHARE: Provide free seed to farmers and gardeners to sustain their agricultural traditions through our Native American Seed Request, Bulk Seed Exchange, and Community Seed Grant Programs.
> EDUCATE: Meet the increased demand for educational outreach and support for individuals and communities seeking guidance in seed saving and arid-land farming practices.