January is seed order planning month for farmers and gardeners alike. Before you make your orders join the Montana Seed School organizers for a Seed Social, an evening dedicated to organizing a seed commons that will support western Montana's robust local food economy. Missoula's own Kiki Hubbard of the Organic Seed Alliance and Native Seed/SEARCH's Executive Director, Bill McDorman, will lead a discussion on the politics of seed, on-farm participatory plant breeding and how to ensure a seed commons by starting a seed library and a seed cooperative in your community.

The Seed Social will take place Monday January 21 from 5:30 - 8 pm at the Burns Street Commons, 1500 Burns Street, Missoula. The event is free and open to the public. Dinner catered by Biga Pizza is optional at an additional cost of $8 and requires an RSVP by Friday January 18th. For more information about the Seed Social or to RSVP please contact the event organizer, Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center, Cooperative Development Program Manager,Karl Sutton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 406-676-5901.