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Ep. 87 Behind the Zigzag Cleaner - Kate McEvoy and Ben Gabel, Real Seeds
Kate McEvoy and Ben Gabel run Real Seeds in Pembrokeshire in west Wales.
In this episode, Ben and Kate talk about how seed for home growers is not the same thing as seed for large scale farms, and how they go about selecting varieties for cool, humid conditions that do well for their customers. We discuss their company structure that operates without shareholders to prioritize high quality seed, fair staff wages, and customer education over profit extraction. We get into DIY equipment such as their Zigzag seed cleaner and 3D-Printed Seed Measuring Scoops, designs they have shared with the…
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