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How a Local Library Beat the Digital Giants with a Seed Library
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a small-town library turned a tiny seed-lending shelf into a community powerhouse that rivals Amazon and big-box retailers. They visit the Maplewood Public Library, where head librarian Sarah Chen started a seed library in 2021 with just 200 packets donated by local gardeners. By 2026, the program has distributed over 15,000 packets, boasts 1,200 active members, and has spawned a network of neighborhood seed swaps, workshops, and even a community garden. Lucas and Luna break down the economics of this hyper-local model: how the library leverages its…
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