Heritage Harvest Project

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Cultivating Food Memory, Seed Stories & Community Resilience

The Heritage Harvest Project (HHP) is the foundational program that sparked Cultivate’s mission. Since 2009, HHP has been dedicated to preserving heirloom seeds, promoting traditional farming knowledge, and connecting communities to the cultural roots of food.

Key Initiatives:

  • Heirloom gardens at local farms and historic sites

  • Community seed swaps and storytelling events

  • Chef collaborations focused on heritage ingredients

  • Educational outreach on biodiversity and food sovereignty

Legacy & Evolution:
From barn dinners to public seed swaps, the Heritage Harvest Project has evolved, but its heart remains the same: a commitment to honoring the stories and flavors that make our region unique.

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