b'Forget ScaleIF YOURE Asmall company in the United States today, chances are that you take a multi-pronged approach to maintaining your success. Youre honing what has proven to work well in terms of business operation and marketing andGo Local youre continuing to respond to changes as the market for home gardening evolves. Many small seed firms specializewhether thats in flowers or edibles, native seeds or non-GMO seeds. Siskiyou Seeds in Williams, Oregon has not only been certified organic non-GMO since its start in 2009, but there is also another dimension to its specialization: elite seeds capable of outstanding bioregional adaptation. Why the next wave of seed innovationI have seen so many tangible examples of plants [grown from our seeds] performing better every season that they have is rooted in independent, niche, mission- the opportunity to grow, in response to the climate stresses, driven companies. diseases, pests and so on, explains Don Tipping, Siskiyou Seeds founder and director of operations. This is natural selection By Treena Hein, Seed World Contributor in action, and we seed growers are helping this process along. Clearly articulating this to our clients is intrinsic to developing our unique niche. Phils One Tomatoes are extra bumpy and bright yellow. PHOTO: BAKER CREEK HEIRLOOM SEEDS14/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2026'