Maximizing Vegetable Growth and Preventing Plant Extinction

The US government's seed bank program, which offers free seeds to anyone, is not allowed to be used for food cultivation due to an amendment to the 1990 Farm Bill. The program is reserved for corporate development and innovation, leaving home gardeners with limited options for growing vegetables. However, with rising food prices and a need for food diversity, there is a call for hyper-local initiatives in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill to support home gardeners and diversify the food supply.