Sow True Seed Transitions to Worker Cooperative
Well-known supplier of open-pollinated seeds is now worker-owned, setting the stage for long term success for the company, the workers, and the community.
Asheville, NC — Founded in 2008 by lifelong gardener and food activist Carol Koury, Sow True Seed provides gardeners with open-pollinated and heirloom seeds while actively working to create better access to healthy food in a regenerative, sustainable, and inclusive environment. At the new year, the company transitioned to a worker owned cooperative, a move that has been in the works for some time. “We have been operating as a non-hierarchical, ‘all voices heard and equal’ organization for a while now,” says Leah Smith, Director of Agriculture, “so a worker cooperative structure is a natural next step for the company. Read More…