Locally Adapted Seeds | Rythym Seed Farm

Born from pandemic-era shortages and a deep commitment to food justice, Rhythm Seed Farm (RSF) is a Portland-based nonprofit cultivating locally adapted, open-pollinated seeds designed to thrive in our region’s unique climate. Founded by botanist Nick Canino, RSF rejects industrial monoculture in favor of regenerative, pollinator-friendly farming—and donates half its seeds to low-income and BIPOC communities to build a more equitable food system.

Why Choose RSF Seeds?

🌱 Locally Adapted – Selected for resilience to Pacific Northwest pests, diseases, and weather extremes.
🌻 Open-Pollinated – Save and replant your seeds year after year (no corporate hybrids!).
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Grown without synthetic pesticides, protecting bees and soil life.
♻️ Regenerative Farming – Cultivated using organic methods that rebuild topsoil and biodiversity.
✊ Food Justice in Action – 50% of seeds go to under-served communities—your purchase supports this mission.

The Story: Seeds of Resistance & Abundance

When the 2020 seed shortage hit, RSF pivoted from buying seeds to saving them—harvesting millions from 100+ crops (veggies, fruits, medicinals, and flowers). Today, their urban farm in Cully features:

• Two greenhouses + a "bean palace" for seed drying

• Five beehives to support native pollinators

• A volunteer-powered model

Values Rooted in Community

🌎 Mutual Aid – Between people, plants, and pollinators.
🌦️ Climate Resilience – Crops bred to withstand erratic weather.
🍅 Abundance, Not Scarcity – Everyone deserves access to organic food, regardless of income.

Available at Kindred (Limited Seasonal Selection)

Stock up on RSF’s signature varieties, including:

• Pacific Northwest-adapted tomatoes, squash, and greens

• Pollinator-friendly flowers (like calendula and borage)

• Rare medicinals grown for seed resilience

Ask our team about current offerings!

"These seeds don’t just grow plants—they grow a movement."

Join the Seed Revolution

✔ Gardeners – Boost your harvest with climate-smart seeds.
✔ Activists – Support food sovereignty + BIPOC-led projects.
✔ Eco-Warriors – Fight industrial ag with every seed sown.