Sharing Seeds is ILLEGAL??!! 🤯

[@Junzar56]

This is so ridiculous! If sharing my seeds is Illegal, I am going to be a rebel.

[@winpooh-pr8ld]

Same here

[@cynthiabragg2611]

💯 rebel and live in a rural place. I'm more concerned about GMOs in seeds.

[@chronos401]

Just assign another word when referring to them. We were taught meanings are fluid. Play the game.

[@australianwoman9696]

Just leave packets of them on the fence. Allowing others to TAKE what they want without your giving them out?

[@plantlady1227]

Shoot I already have a business card overflowing with the nonsense labels they've applied to me and those of a like mind who don't go along with the bull crap. What's one more? "Rebel" is probably the tamest of the bunch!

[@sunset6010]

It is about CONTROL 🍅 🌽

[@donnabu]

Capitalism 😮

[@yolyrom7233]

Exactly from those big food corporations

[@ThundermansThunder]

@@donnabu Capitalism is good, the best economic system in the world, but the desire for a few to control everyone else is terrible. They are not the same, by any stretch of reason.

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

​ it's not capitalism that's the problem; it is corruption. That's the same no matter what form of gocernment is in charge.

[@charlottesometimes2364]

Beware of the SEED POLICE. Good grief 🙄

[@micheleraychel8817]

😂 right

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

​@@SoberOKMomentsthi is true. Monsanto has ruined small farmers enforcing their seed crap.

[@GEN_X_]

DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE LAWS. They were made by Monsanto. We must destroy evil corporations like Monsanto.@@SoberOKMoments

[@BLKfootIndian]

Poah poah ain't stop nothing 😂😂😂

[@dianne7018]

This Government is totally out of control. They should remove "land of the free" from the anthem, because American citizens are not free lol.

[@tolowreading6807]

that's not "the gov't," it's corporate profiteers using their influence on "the gov't." Make sure to see where your candidates money is coming from.

[@raynemaxwell2000]

Hi there! Do you know about the Burn Where You Buy campaign? Do you know that the Spotted Latternfly has a symbiotic relationship with the Tree of Heaven? Does your area have an Extension Office or Master Gardener Program? If it does, you might reach out to the Answer Clinic there, and ask them if they have a seed exchange event, or why there might be laws against seed sharing in your area. I am learning what plants are native to my area, how plant quarantines are managed and conducted, and why it's important. Land conservation is important. Knowing that plant and soil diseases can be transferred is important.

[@imaamericangirl1406]

@@raynemaxwell2000, but seeds? This doesn’t make any sense.

[@raynemaxwell2000]

@@imaamericangirl1406 Seeds can carry diseases, especially if they haven't been processed for disease prevention (sometimes this means drying and freezing, sometimes there is more to it). Before I became a Master Gardener, there were a lot of things I didn't know, that are now basic knowledge. There's still a lot I don't know, but at least now I know who to ask when I don't know. Also I know how important it is that I ask.

[@missbttrsctch]

We never were though, we just had the ILLUSION of freedom and I'm glad that folks are starting to see it now!

[@hollish196]

This is insane! Heirlooms should be free to all. Horrible.

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Agreed

[@fkujakedmyname]

nazis at Monsanto cant corner the market without making it illegal

[@Inziagold]

They who plant the seed believe they have also grown the seed. Wawa grows the seeds Mama's name is a reflection of. They are selfish with their seed when it comes to feeding life Mama gives, so they keep their lying priests and politicians fed. They love the gospels and money of men, so build over fruits, not caring about their seeds, while telling Mama's what to do with our wombs. They are selfish and self centered

[@ivorykeys1566]

Ms Pam, the Bible says to not let the Left hand know what the Right hand is doing! What you do in your garden for your family is absolutely NO one elses business!! AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!😂

[@DrinkFreshJuiceDaily]

This

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Absolutely!

[@queenofweaves916]

Amen and Right on!

[@lynnwallis8654]

I agree, however I and others in Maine got angry when some folks wanted to limit what folks could grow and use, and so this law was fought for and won! This is what happens when angry people get up and vote en mass!

[@hollyhancock2319]

Yes Amen

[@irishgrl]

I live in California. I was not aware of this seed sharing law, but I know that in my community packets of seeds are given away at farmers markets, and I even had a coworker that would go around, passing out seed packets at the beginning of spring, in preparation for planting that was just her yearly practice was to pass out seeds…nobody ever said anything against it. Nobody ever brought up the illegal seed sharing aspect, so this is a shock to me. I’m going to look into it further, and I thank you for bringing it up. EDIT TO ADD: upon further research, it appears that the bad actors behind these restrictions are Big Ag-Monsanto, DuPont, Bayer, and the Koch Brothers among others…the creators of GMO seeds or it’s technology…in other words, the groups who would have the most to lose if GMO crop monopolies were threatened. So disgusting!

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

That's why it's best to stick with "organic" seeds as much as possible because ALL organic food stuff is non-GMO and is not monetarily regulated under the jurisdiction of those companies you mentioned. HOWEVER__if people want to share seeds from plants they grow, then their neighbors must be growing "organic" as well. Otherwise, when the plants are 'naturally' pollinated it's possible their plants could be pollinated with GMO plants from their neighbors, which does fall under the 'jurisdiction' of sharing/selling/bartering without compensation to those companies__which is THEN illegal, because [they] aren't getting compensated. 😣 Re: the heirloom varieties, I was pretty sure people were being encouraged to grow/share more of them to continue the lineage so they wouldn't die out. When it comes to giving total control over the world's seeds/crops to these conglomerates WE ALL need to be ''rebels"! 🙏😇🌱🌿🌻🐝🐓🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@chelsea_1961]

That’s not their motivation… they are against small agriculture because they want every person on the planet enslaved to these few monopoly companies. You will have to get all your food, water, shelter, healthcare, and law enforcement from the wealthy one percent and if you do anything else, it has to be illegal. You should look up “Grazon herbicide in cattle manure”, if you really wanna flip your lid about what these big ag businesses are doing to destroy small ag. Hint… Stop using any products with manure and don’t buy manure from your local farmers for your fertilizer. Do not buy hay. if you raise livestock that needs hay grow it yourself or find a source of organic hay that has not been treated with herbicide. Find another way to amend your soil. My front flower bed where I added miracle Gro soil is ruined for at least a decade. Only thing that will grow well in there is grasses. So that’s why I expanded my chicken coop with 22 chickens now, so I have plenty of fertilizer from my own flock. You can’t trust anybody anymore. You must be self-sufficient to the best of your ability or you’re not gonna make it. I hate to be the doom and gloom police, but here we are. ☮️

[@ArizonaBorn1358]

Right here! These giants are bad actors so that they can continue to "force" farmers to purchase from them every year.

[@evajawidzk2068]

no to gmo

[@felisha_renee]

There are some documentaries on Netflix about this. It’s bad

[@speranza8494]

Some laws are meant to be broken and this is definitely one of them! I will not comply, and neither should anyone else! Enough is enough!

[@herbalsagenergy3198]

💫❤️💫🌹🌹🌹✨

[@AngelaLochCross]

Now I know what I'll be sayin' when someone asks, "What are you in for?" 😆🌱

[@OCDishChick]

Right 😂

[@Empress_VaNess]

Lol

[@hollyhancock2319]

Yes, wow.. A Karen can be hateful & abusive, but a garden trying to survive will go to jail.. wow, 😢😮, we have gotten so backward

[@judyreynolds305]

😂😅😂🤣

[@yolyrom7233]

😂😂

[@brendaokuda2158]

Well, well, well..... I will NOT be complying with this in any way, form, or function. As a Texan, they can kiss my fertilizer! 🤣🤣🤣I will give my seeds to whomever I wish. Times are way too hard for Monsanto to dictate what people can & cannot grow. Maybe that's just me, but that's how I feel.....😠😡 Thank you so much for sharing the information though. If I'm going to be going around breaking laws, at least now I know which ones I'm breaking. 💖💖💖

[@lynnrose7562]

This is ridiculous. Thanks for sharing.

[@vanessashimoni6548]

There’s a difference between corporations selling seeds to farmers and individuals with small gardens sharing seeds. These laws are insane.

[@BramptonGardener]

Thankfully in Canada we still have seed libraries and seed swap events.

[@gypsygem9395]

Here in the UK too

[@dawnelder9046]

Give Herr Trudulf time.

[@redheadsrule2785]

We have them here in Michigan also.

[@colourfulsouls]

Yea, we have them in Massachusetts, but I didn’t know in other US states it’s illegal

[@GEN_X_]

Not for long under Castro Trudeau

[@anniemcewen9049]

Just saw your video and here's an answer - give your neighbour the fruit of your labour and they can get the seeds that way. Show them how to save seeds, govt can't do anything about it that way. Of course if you want to send seeds further away like a group of us are doing in Canada, then I guess it would be more difficult! Blessings from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@debbiethomas2622]

I've heard about that. In some places, it was even 'illegal' to even HAVE A GARDEN! On that part, communities thought it ruined the 'esthetics' and 'so-called property' values!

[@stellaluuk2713]

HOA's are like that, every house needs to match.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@debbiethomas2622, Mostly that's an issue with HOA's, main reason I seriously dislike them. With re: to regular homeowners' yards, that pretty much refers to the asthetics of 'front' yards__what you do in your 'back' yard is your own business. 😛💖🙌😺

[@coleneritchie5625]

Don’t move where they have HOA rules against gardening.

[@brigittefavron3362]

I would never even consider an HOA property. Refuse to buy a house spend thousands of dollars and be told what i can and cant do with said property. Thats the most ignorant idea ever. HOA's are a racket.

[@lou-anntedesco2567]

Wow. We share seeds here all the time. Even the librarys here give them out in the spring.

[@ericgeorgetruckgrilling]

​@@MomeGnomeIt's the licensed seeds from a distributor that you take from your plants. Several years ago in Saskatchewan a farmer was sued for not planting seeds obtained from a dealer. He argued that they were blown over from a neighbors field and lost.

[@carmenburnham1088]

That’s awesome. Where is here that you live?

[@carmenburnham1088]

@@ericgeorgetruckgrilling😮

[@lou-anntedesco2567]

@@carmenburnham1088 I'm in lower Ontario

[@got2kittys]

The whole local garden club here freely shares seeds. I guess we are a seed-gang, full of crimes.

[@heidiweinert3260]

In 2015, Minnesota and Nebraska passed seed sharing exemption legislation to protect and promote seed libraries and other forms of non-commercial seed sharing. State Seed Sharing Legislation  Sustainable Economies Law Center

[@TeamBensonHomestead]

Hey one of my subscribers just sent me this video because I do a sweep swap every season and I give seeds to families in need. We have sent out over 560+ seeds to families in needs to start gardens. This is such an over reach by the government and truly breaks my heart. Helping people grow their own food is how you stop families from going hungry. You have to teach a man to fish not just give him one. Thank you so much for this video.

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Agreed. Look into the organic consumers association. They would like what you are doing!

[@DebraGill]

The saying goes, he who controls the food, controls the world. It is communism.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

You are so welcome! And my take on it is keeping sharing and stay informed!!!! I agree with you 💯🥰🤗

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Amen!

[@DrinkFreshJuiceDaily]

I love seeing this. As a criminal justice major, I love a good legal challenge. Especially being in the state of California. The funny thing is the seed sharing law can be compared to the laws we have about adultery. The courts don’t care to enforce. We have some of the biggest seed selling companies right here in the state including patented heirloom seeds. This only means if you grow it and sell it you must tell where it’s from, much like an artist who uses copyrighted material. Everything is really a sellers market. Meaning I will allow them to break the law if the state can tax it. Then well over look it. Much like the states that allow cannabis. It’s legal in states but illegal federally speaking. I appreciate this video. Don’t stop sharing seeds. Share share share. Because he’s I look seeds can be found at Walmart. Lol

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Very very well said! Thank you

[@MarylnBowan-vg7te]

Thanks for Sharing eye writing this down

[@kikijewell2967]

"It's illegal but no one enforces it," is not legal protection. It might be fine now, but we don't know how things can change in the future. (Eg it's not impossible that some time in the future, AI cameras can determine plants that are patented and geolocate them and put a lien on the property owner.) Best is to grow unpatented heirloom plants and save your own seeds.

[@sandrarose7129]

Yes- they get it on the books now so at some future time which seems right to them the CAN begin attempting to enforce it. Not raising a stink now because it won’t affect me yet is the way they will get away with it later

[@deborahcoffey1559]

Okay another law to control our freedom. Well I guess I will just have to give the plant to a person instead of the seed.

[@NatachaKemp]

Wow! Thank you for this information Ms. Pam. This is an eye opener. I checked and realized that seed sharing is illegal here in Minnesota. Asinine!

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Et a group together to fight it. Look into the organic consumers association also. They fight stuff like this.

[@cbass2755]

Screw them…

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@kimberleebrackley2793]

Unfortunately for the people, this control goes much deeper and wider than imaginable. The things you buy are still controlled by the maker or company. It's kinda scary when you start looking, and then it gets worse. Be careful out there, people, we've got to look out for ourselves and each other more than ever these days. Great video, thank you so much:)

[@ginafriend1690]

No dear, I hadn't noticed, but then again, I've never even Heard of it. All I know IS .. this world today 🙄 Crazy.

[@TeaLilly]

Wow! I would have never even given it a second thought on sharing seeds.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Me neither

[@teem9010]

oh! i am usually law abiding, but your video makes me want to seek out all the illegal seeds and grow them! lol

[@KnittingmommyArts]

I'm happy to say my state has several seed libraries and my local library system still has regular seed and plant exchanges on the calendar throughout the year at each quarter. As a long time gardener, I can't imagine not being able to share my seeds.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

That’s excellent! Thank you for sharing

[@justinacarothers2699]

My library in Az. has a seed library. It looks like a card catalog. You can thumb through and see what they have available, what conditions they require, when to plant, and what they look like. You take the cards you chose to a librarian & they will give you the seeds ♡ fun for the kids

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

That is amazing and awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@EdimentalGardens]

The Dallas Public Seed Library is still alive and well

[@phyllispitts6656]

That’s insane! I’ve known folks who’ve been sharing seeds for decades.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Me too.

[@queeniesplantsgardening3697]

This is WILD!!! Thanks for sharing my Dear!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🪶🪶🪶

[@Sweetrose333]

What?? This is news to me. Thank you for sharing

[@Deedee-xh7dh]

Whoa.That’s a deep subject.Thank you once again ❤

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Welcome

[@knpvmalinois]

Just want to say your Smile is AMZING. Thank you it is not often I hear TRUE PASSION when someone speaks anymore. It is a Teaching Far Removed but I hear it in you so for that I wanted to tell you that I Love You and thank you for all your TRUE KINDNESS. One Love Keneth

[@MisBunnypics]

Don't care, don't follow stupid rules! Love your kitchen tips, didn't know you had this channel. I no longer have rotting lettuce thanks to you. ❤

[@simayahbatyahweh5006]

This is absolutely crazy

[@onceagain77]

I am not at all surprised by these laws. After watching your wonderful video my memory was jogged. I remember around 2020-2021 there were news stories about people receiving random seeds from China that they didn't order. As you'd expect even with laws on the books the government failed to mitigate the problem.

[@maggiesmith979]

7b is my fav gardening zone. Hope to live in it again someday.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Me too. I was in zone 7B. But they changed the zones. Now I’m 8A

[@kikijewell2967]

Berkeley has a seed library - you "check out" seeds, grow, collect seeds, and "check them back in." Their mission is important: they are trying to preserve unpatented food plants _before they die out._

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

The caveat there is you must keep scrupulous logs of how you grow them. 🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@jlr1176]

This is ridiculous!! God gave us fruit/vegetable bearing seeds.. and this govt has taken TEMPORARY “control” in a manner, beyond unacceptable, and tbh, even fathomable!!! I so look forward to His Return. May God have Mercy on their souls & continue to Help us through these troubling days ahead. May we stay strong with His Mighty Right Hand. Thank You Jesus, for Your Love & Provision, even though we surely don’t deserve it. This is mind blowing 🤯 Thank you for sharing this insight, @TheScaredyCatGardener. With love from S FL. I sincerely appreciate it. I just subscribed. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@JeremiahsLot]

Thank you for this information! ❤ I had no idea! It makes me want to go out and plant & scatter seeds EVERYWHERE!

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Guerrilla gardening__YEEEAAHHH!!! 😛🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@nikkisalazar6726]

When planting our garden and starting seeds, sometimes we would have too many plants. Our family would go to the forest and plant them there. Many homeless in the forest would reap a humble harvest.

[@GmamaGrowz]

That's unfortunate 😕. It's hard to imagine not being able to share seeds, TFS!

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

We can fight it. Look into the Organic consumers association.

[@GmamaGrowz]

@@user-cz1gu8nl9o Thanks for the info 🌱!

[@penniesmith5078]

I never knew this my brother and I share tomato seeds every year 😮I can’t wait to tell him about this.Have to check out Virginia seed laws

[@amandasshadow9605]

You just popped up in my feed and I've subscribed. I LOVE your personality so much! Some of the states banning seed sharing also made collecting rainwater illegal! REALLY?!? Luckily...and surprisingly, my state (VA) allows both. Though it wouldn't surprise me if our current governor would work to ban both. He seems to want to get rid of anything that's good for some reason. I'm wondering how this can be enforced. I mean are there tomato police going around to inspect everyone's gardens? Probably not...this law is ridiculous! And if you sell or give away your seeds that you've been keeping from your family's past gardens, how can they tell if they are YOUR seeds or Heirloom seeds? I just can't wrap my head around this! I can tell you that a friend of mine who lives in Kyiv, Ukraine just sent me some of her Marigold seeds. She sent the dried flowers instead of just the seeds. Maybe it was to fool people at the post office...haha! I dunno. But she knows I know how to harvest seeds. I now have 17 happy Ukranian Marigolds (same as US Marigolds- just originally grown in Ukraine) sprouting under my grow light in my bedroom and will transplant them into my garden when it's warm enough out.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Exactly! I don’t see it being able to be enforced either. But hey, I never thought I’d see a law like this either. Enjoy those marigolds and welcome to the fam!

[@ivorykeys1566]

That is a Wonderful idea ! I love growing with grow lights! ❤

[@indianasunshine833]

Very informative. I knew about California. But, wow. An eye opener for sure!

[@kathleenborsch1312]

Just subscribed. I'm a container gardener on rented property. I'm so shocked to hear this! I live in one of "those" states, but we've had a local seed library for the past few years. Gotta go check. I'd never want to break the law! But then, how would I have known (until the first video I see on your channel)? And how would it be enforced? You'd think we were growing illegal plants, like certain "medicinal" ones. I think the seed industry lobbyists were successful with lawmakers. BTW, I have just collected about a gazillion ashwagandha seeds from my garden.......🤫

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Welcome, welcome! I don’t think anyone wants to break the law but I’m keeping my seeds and any that are gifted to me as well. I’ve got a couple hand full of pots. It’s not like I can produce for anything other than my own family needs 🤫

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

Anyone can fight to Remove bad or ridiculous laws.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@@user-cz1gu8nl9o , At the same time, most defer the responsibility to someone else! 😢😒

[@Snookscat]

I also got wildflower mix seeds in Alberta one year from a major cereal company , to support the bees. Who knows where those came from, what was in them, whether there might be weeds or plants that could be toxic to neighbourhood cats, or whatever else among them. But they were shipped all over North America, as far as I know.

[@deoneforpeace]

Oh yessss ....Our Kids are gona take care of things...Watch...THANK YOUUUU 🙏 💞 ♥️

[@deoneforpeace]

Also Kids...If we can grow fake....We can grow real also...I LOVE YOU 💖

[@summerchild6893]

Thanks P for this important information I guess I can give someone the plant before it make seeds I mostly give away plants I found that a lot of the people I know are too lazy to plant the seed even a flower they will tell me to give it to them when it get ready to bloom after I have done all the work to me it is so satisfying to grow things yourself and learn about your plants have a nice day and God Bless

[@christopherleubner6633]

Guess I'm gonna be starting a few extras next year 😂

[@summerchild6893]

@@christopherleubner6633 Thanks for this laugh I needed it have a 👍 nice night and God Bless

[@Sandy-5.2]

Sorry it's me again. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE LOVE OF INFORMATION AND HUMANITY❣️

[@bluewater4]

Nothing better than spending time with you! Your report is JUICY! JUICY! JUICY! I knew about patented seeds. Starting new trees, roses and other perennials from cuttings is a bigger problem. Not allowed with new or old patented plants. As far as gmo seeds, don't do that anyway! Only a few vegetables, one apple tree that doesn't brown when cut and field crops. Crops nowadays look like forests compared to what was grown when we were very young. Tell us that feeding the world necessitates. Gmo seeds can cross with other plants including wild ones and impart a natural insecticide. We need our butterflies. Best to let them keep them in containment. Seeing corn as big as young trees is amazing but not desirable when it escaped from a lab. Hybrid seed usually does not grow true to name. Open pollinated is ok to save as long as it is pollinated by its own namesake plant. Sneaky laws can surprise the unaware. Thank you for this report!

[@bornfree0507]

Back in the early 2000s i read a gardening magazine that had names of people in the US that you could swap seeds with.

[@wandadillard2838]

It is true that patented GMO seeds are often protected by intellectual property rules, meaning farmers must pledge not to save them and replant. Monsanto says it has sued about 150 farmers who it claims broke these rules over the past 20 years.

[@PureMI-008]

Their seeds are trash!!!

[@wandadillard2838]

It is interesting how they went from floor to seeds. Someone needs to sue them!

[@suziecreamcheese211]

Boycott Monsanto.

[@vicklen51]

Yes but not for seed sharing-most of Monsanto stuff is seedless. They were suing neighbor farmers for copyright infringement when Monsanto plants cross pollinated with the other farmers plants. Also universities used to hold seeds in reserve and local farmers shared from plants they grew.

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

They were suing small farmers who hadn't even planted their crops. The wind blew and cross pollinated their farms accidentally. It ruined the small farmers.

[@judyreynolds305]

Omg! They are going too far! This is ridiculous! Hump! Thank you for heads up!

[@RitaMoore-um6dm]

First time hearing this. Thank you for the info.

[@hollyhancock2319]

Ms Pam, I so maybe understand heirloom veggies, but wow, this is so sad.. Ty Ms Pam.. we all appreciate you

[@annettegraff8323]

Hello! MIss Pam TY for sharing this info ! I dont have a garden but am considering a few planters on my balconie Herbs flowers etc My daughtwr does have a garden area and Id considered sharing since I wouldn't use a whole packet I live in one of those states So my thinking on it is this If I have herbs or runner beans or peas and too many ripe to use I could give them to her What she does with them is her business She could cook them or can em She could feed them to her chickens ( shes allowed to have 11) or she could throw em on her compost pile The latter two could have interesting results ! js Again Much respect from an old farmers grand daughter ! ❤😊

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Awesome and thank you

[@suzannehousden1779]

As I recall some seeds fell on bad ground some seeds fell on okay ground and some fell on good ground.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Amen and Amen!

[@MelaniePhoenix]

Thank you for sharing! I'm starting my food forest here in Georgia and I had no idea about this seed issue.

[@georgiawild4332]

It’s my understanding, at least in Montana, that they were trying to control the dispersion of GMO plants. The valley I lived in prided itself on being a non-GMO growing area. The pollen from the GMO plants spread to the non-GMO plants and changed them. I had no idea of the seed law though, but can see where the “good intentions” come in.

[@user-cz1gu8nl9o]

It is smart to prevent cross contamination. The law should make that distinction though.

[@covahsmusicvault8953]

Myself & surrounding neighbors all grow organically. Each of us contribute to our tiny MT town's food pantry. Even if none of us grew a garden *dumb idea* it wouldn't stop farmer squirrel who planted corn for our yards this summer & decided next year's crop will be peanuts. We're also right along the river, Montana in general is super windy, & what about all the birds that drop seeds?? When MT takes care of their human trafficking issues and meth houses....then they can incarcerate farmer squirrel. Take care, ~ Covah

[@CD-vb9fi]

Where government is concerned... "unintended consequences" are the intention. If they were not... they would fix the part of the law that allows those "unintended consequences"... yet they rarely do... and many times when they do... it is only to fix the "unintended consequences" that benefit citizens.

[@georgiawild4332]

@@covahsmusicvault8953 I mentioned "good intentions," not that it's necessarily a good idea. Not every law that passes is thought through very well. This is one of those. I'm all in for incarcerating the deer thieves though 😅 All the best! ~Georgia

[@covahsmusicvault8953]

​@@georgiawild4332 Luckily the deer stay clear of our yards. I think it's the high fences & the 5 dogs between us. We're also very close to the Yellowstone River where it's not uncommon to see 100 or so deer cross when the tide's at its lowest point. Squirrels are the issue in my community. Little suckers will dig out plants in flower pots so they can hide/plant their own goods... hence why I refer to ours as *farmer squirrel.* He's totally fearless of dogs no matter their breed. Honestly, I doubt most laws that *would benefit* us citizens are even considered. We have a store called Runnings here that had many of their veggie starters mislabeled this year. I wasn't affected because I grow my own from saved seeds. I also grow plants from seed for others. All I ask is for some seeds from the plant I grew for them. I'm a *mad scientist* when it pertains to generations of what I grow and/or share. I enjoy growing plants that are not supposed to grow here. Many folks in my community have started their own organic garden's because of the help I've offered them. Besides my dogs, gardening is my sanity. Our state has a high suicide rate, my goal is to help shut-ins such as myself find a way to heal through gardening. Positive vibes for you too, Georgia. I'm barely surviving all the impairments I have. Planning each season's garden is what gets me through the worst of news and/or pain. To me, that knowledge and tools are worth sharing. I've NO plans on changing.

[@joycemcnealy140]

Wow. This is interesting. OMG

[@sassytbc7923]

The trademark “welcome, welcome, welcome”. Love it

[@ThundermansThunder]

Love you, Miss Pam! I was aware of seed laws, but I thought they only applied to businesses, not private exchanges, so this was informative to me. I should think that, as long as people are aware of these laws, and handle giving or swapping seeds responsibly, that they would have little to no application to the average person, anyway, at least, that is my hope. Unfortunately, there are always those controlling and manipulative opportunists who like to stir up trouble on either side of an issue, so, as you said in your own way, time will tell how this will go heading forward. It is discouraging, that our government is so controlling, that we cannot even freely share with one another! We do not want to end up falling into a social/communistic dictatorship! The more control and freedom that we relent to the government, the closer we get to this becoming a reality for our country! God, help us!

[@SoberOKMoments]

The seed police are big-agriculture and they have serious clout at the highest levels. Share your seeds, but do it on the quiet!

[@Orpilorp]

Hello! I didn't know you had a gardening channel. That is such sad news. I dont see how a living plant can be patented. It used to be that when someone came up with a new variety, they just started selling the seeds. That's how many seed companies got their start. Thank you for the heads up.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

As long as the seeds I share are not patiented (developed by a seed company, college ag breeder or even a small grower that does their own), Ill be sharing.

[@CD-vb9fi]

in general, if you are being wholistic and natural with your farming you will not want any patented seeds to begin with. Often times they are less nutritious and higher in harmful elements as they have been modified to increase their resistance to bacteria and other threats. But there is a general rule for food... if the germs and insects don't want it... neither do you.

[@dianebrady6784]

Auntie Pam.....your just the best ever.

[@HealthyLivingWithWendy]

Wow, there's always something to learn. Thank you so much for sharing.❤

[@tinasally379]

Another reason to get the heck out of California!!!! Thank you Ms. Pam, bless your heart for sharing this information.

[@30dayride67]

I wonder if they set this up when China was sending free seeds to everyone in the Midwest a few years ago? Seed Savers is here in Iowa which is a big heritage garden seed exchange and we have several other smaller ones, so I'll have to look this up. Interesting information though.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Pretty sure you guys are beyond [their] reach__I believe 'heritage' is untouchable. 🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@colourfulsouls]

I live in Massachusetts and we have seed catalogs at our local libraries, I love sharing & trading them there! You can find all sorts of awesome ones there I had no idea this was even a law anywhere

[@shirleydenton4747]

That is too crazy. I save seeds, and I plant everything and share veggies with neighbors. Why are we even living in a world that controlling and crazy?

[@amandaevensonthehappyhippi5110]

the powers that be can't outright ban homesteading or farming so instead pass ridiculous laws and regulations making it very difficult to be self sufficient. thank you Ms. Pam! fortunately here in rural upstate NY we have a "Right To Farm" law..

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

If you control the land and whats grown on it you control the people.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

😂❤ silence is golden Bless your garden x x

[@Lovetogarden63]

Thanks for sharing

[@patricianelson8]

My issue is the planting soil I buy from the garden shop only to find more weeds sprouting up in my garden beds. Thank you for sharing.

[@vinlago]

You can "cook' the soil to sterilize it. Some use direct heat but some use ag tarps pinned over the soil for a few months to kill off weeds. What doesn't dissipate is any glyphosate or other chemicals that could be in it. If you can, make your own soil by composting food scraps, leaves and worm castings or chicken / rabbit / horse manure- poop of some sort. Aging is important depending on type.

[@siftingsomesoilandmore]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@fugueine]

Thank you so much for bringing attention to these issues. No doubt food self-sufficiency restrictions will increase as time goes on.

[@dianarickson2255]

Anything that helps us be self sustaining they will make a 'law' against it.

[@rozchristopherson648]

I’m in Pennsylvania. I never knew this. Shocking. Thank you so much for this information. ❤

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Welcome

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@TheScaredyCatGardener ❤️

[@lenorawilson2326]

That's crazy, so let me get this right, you can sell them and you can buy them but God forgive someone for gifting seeds that someone could use to feed themselves and their families. Just down right sad😢.

[@sandramoricle7485]

Wow!! I didn’t know that you garden as well! You are amazing!! You’re in the same zone as I am.

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Lol. Yes! I garden too. Welcome, welcome! Thank you so much for your support.

[@GrowingWhatIEat]

Great information thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

My pleasure

[@elizabethsimon3618]

Thank you Miss Pam❤

[@ricetanzania4148]

Making seed gifting illegal is criminal

[@bethpike3833]

YOU SAID IT!

[@lynnwallis8654]

I am thankful for where I live, the State of Maine says everyone has the right to food, here’s the law in its text, “Section 25. Right to food. All individuals have a natural, inherent and unalienable right to food, including the right to save and exchange seeds and the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume the food of their own choosing for their own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health and well-being, as long as an individual does not commit trespassing, theft, poaching or other abuses of private property rights, public lands or natural resources in the harvesting, production or acquisition of food.”

[@aliettienne2907]

This law had been in effect for decades now. But it's so outrageous 😞😞😞

[@angelasampson7956]

Wow!!! I’m speechless!

[@da6885]

While we are much more likely to share seedlings rather than seeds (also probably illegal some places), it seems to me that this business illustrates my belief that "There's no deal so good that someone won't try to make a racket out of it." It's all about the bucks! By the way, did your hardiness zone change? We got moved from 6B to 7A, which, considering the past few growing seasons, I coulda told 'em that!

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

Yes and I have a video coming out about it.

[@mpedrozax1]

Wow, I didnt even realize that was a thing. Thank You for sharing.

[@Butterrollboutique]

Great information ❤

[@rebeccaknighten4519]

Pam, you are great!!!

[@noreenprice6816]

If you can't give seeds, then give the seedlings, then they grow it, and they got their own seeds. What about the massive seed storing facility in Brussels or one of those Northern countries

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

One interesting fact__the EU banned GMO's more than a decade ago, YET, has allowed Bayer(aka Monsanto)to establish their business in one of those countries, producing GMO products for the USA! Go figure! 😣

[@jodimichelleschoenherr]

You are adorable. Absolutely fabulous! ❤️🌹❤️

[@homesteadinthehood11212]

As Salaam Alaikum, Grand Rising! There are also laws in some states where it is illegal to grow your own food, to catch rainwater, and if you are able to grow your own food if you have an abundance of tomatoes, and no cucumbers; however your friendly neighbor has an abundance of cucumbers, but no tomatoes it is illegal to barter.

[@Sunweaver593]

You can still raid your neighbors garden, mutually

[@anderwmarcell9503]

No. This is the barter of food.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Because, unbeknownst to most, bartering falls under the category of taxation on said goods! 😱💩😒

[@homesteadinthehood11212]

@@Sunweaver593 Raiding is illegal. Being wiser than the serpent in his falling world you still have to obed by his rules. This is where building cooperatively and developing has to be legally done

[@hylenas]

Really good to know I will share to my subscribers

[@nicoleturczynski7730]

Laws don't mean very much if we ALL say no 💕

[@TheScaredyCatGardener]

#facts

[@Agapy8888]

Monsanto will sue farmers whose non GMO farms have their GMO products growing in them. Blame the WIND.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@@Agapy8888 , The key word here is "farms", specifically, for profit. 🌱🌿🌻🐝🌎💖🙌😺

[@chandlerr8449]

wow I never would of expected to need this information, thank you.

[@fields-n-feathers]

Guess I'm a law breaker...🤣

[@frenchysandi]

That is insanity. I live in Minnesota and a state in the green. Yippee!!