The Seed Savers’ Network was established in Australia in 1985 with these charitable and educational purposes in its deeds:
To develop and promote:
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Educational programmes for the preservation of open-pollinated (non-hybrid) seeds and the genetic diversity of plant varieties;
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Non-profit seed exchange programmes;
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Agricultural and horticultural programmes with particular emphasis on the propagation of open-pollinated plant varieties;
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Preservation gardens for open-pollinated plant varieties;
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Seed banks for non-hybrid plant varieties;
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Scientific research relating to the above matters, either alone or in conjunction with a public university or other institution.