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What is a seed library? Are they saving Alaska’s gardens?

Season 12 Episode 2

After Milena Sevigny saw how much Alaska relies on imports, she asked how could she help it's food security? She got the idea for seed libraries, establishments all over the Mat-su Valley, giving access to seeds for Alaska’s gardeners.

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