Taos Land Trust is proud to continue the tradition of the local seed exchange, now in its 13th year, originally founded by the incomparable Nan Fischer.
At the helm of this effort is our Operations Director, Sarah Schildknecht. Each fall, Sarah writes donation requests to non-gmo seed companies across the country. Once the donations arrive, she carefully sorts them and distributes them to the eleven seed box locations throughout Taos County. In early spring, she hosts a community seed swap, inviting local gardeners to bring their saved seeds and discover new varieties to enrich their gardens.
Seed saving and sharing are vital to fostering local food sovereignty. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributes—whether by donating seeds, offering funds, or participating in the exchange. Together, we are cultivating a resilient and sustainable future.
Check back here for Winter/Spring Seed Swap Dates to be announced!
If you are interested in having a seed exchange box at your local business or community space, please email sarah@taoslandtrust.org
Seed Exchange Box Locations:
Taos:
Red Willow Center 885 Star Rd Taos, NM 87571
Taos Land Trust 410 La Posta Road Taos, NM 87571
Re-Threads 302 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Not Forgotten Outreach 610 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Taos Library 402 Camino De La Placita, Taos, NM 87571
El Prado:
Habitat Restore 16 NM-522, El Prado, NM 87529
Questa:
Rael’s Store & Coffee Shop 2430 NM-522, Questa, NM 87556
Questa Library 6 1/2 Municipal Park Rd, Questa, NM 87556
Carson:
Carson Cafe & Grocery 509 NM-567, Carson, NM 87517
Ranchos/Talpa:
Talpa Community Center 3 Archuleta Rd, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
Penasco:
The SPOT 14156 State Road 75 Penasco, NM 87553