Securing our future through seeds
At Eden Indigenous Seed farm, we are a farmer-led movement committed to conserving, regenerating, and sharing indigenous seeds for a resilient, culturally grounded, and food-secure future.
The best farmers-led organization based in Kenya.
We are guardians of indigenous seeds and sustainable futures
At Eden Indigenous Seed Farms, we believe that true food security begins with the seed. We are a farmers-led organization dedicated to conserving, regenerating and sharing indigenous seeds-seeds that are naturally adapted to our climate, culture, and communities.
Our journey is rooted in the wisdom of the land and the hands that cultivate it. Through partnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Self-Help Groups and local champions, we$apos;ve built a vibrant movement that empowers farmers to reclaim control of their food system.
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What we do
Restoring Farmlands. Strengthening Harvests.
Seed conservation & regeneration
We preserve indigenous seeds through community seed banks and regeneration projects that protect our agricultural heritage
Farmer training & capacity building
We do hands on training in seed saving, soil health and more - empowering farmers to grow smarter and sustainably
Seed exchange & accessibility
We connect farmers through seed fairs, delivery networks and digital platforms for easy access to local seed varieties
Water & soil conservation
We teach practical techniques like rainwater harvesting and organic soil management to boost productivity and resilience
Our Impact By the Numbers
Through our initiatives, we’re building a future where biodiversity thrives, farmers prosper, and every seed tells a story of resilience.
800+
Smallholder farmers trained in indigenous seed cultivation and sustainable farming practices.
30+
Indigenous seed varieties collected, regenerated, and shared through our community seed banks across multiple regions.
40+
Locally managed centers ensuring farmers have year-round access to resilient, native seed varieties.
120+
Hands-on capacity building programs empowering communities to conserve and regenerate their seed heritage.
85%
Increase in Crop Resilience measured improvement among farmers using indigenous seed varieties.
OCT 20, 2025
Why Indigenous Seeds Matter for Food Security
aylor Keen, the founder of Sacred Seed, which preserves and plants Cherokee and Omaha Nation crops, remembers exactly how corn came back into his life