When that building burned in March 1998, Seedcorn salvaged what it sould while it cohabitated with Seedcorn's Treasurer, Holly Chambers. Our office is managed by volunteers and one or two paid assistants. Other regulars, though on irregular hours include Ruth Beebe and Margaret Weitzmann, members of Seedcorn's Council and Mary Strong our computer and website consultant. This office staff fields queries and requests, and forwards to appropriate resource person any problems they can't handle. The office houses all Seedcorn's files, plus a sizable library of Public Resources .
Materials are available for research in the office or for loan to both members and the public.
Seedcorn projects are distinct from programs, which are integrated into Seedcorn's permanent budget. Initiators of projects approach Seedcorn with requests for assistance in launching a given effort or oganization. Seedcorn stipulates that the fledgling organization have a local or regional program, that its goal be consistant with Seedcorn's Mission , that funding sources not violate Seedcorn's integrity, and that the organization provide adequate accounts and reports. Seedcorn's relations with the Heritage Grist Mill Foundation constitute a representative case history. Projects help Seedcorn in two ways.