Ivan Tomato Rescue Project
Why and How we Saved the IvanIvan Tomato Rescuers – Join the Conversation?
How wide will the Ivan be spread by this campaign? Can we get it into the hands of gardeners throughout the USA and into several other countries too? As this campaign continues, this question floats through my mind. As of today, officially in the 5th date of our...
Why your help will make the difference…
The Ivan Tomato Rescue Project is a grass roots movement trying to save a local Missouri tomato from extinction and we need your help sharing our project. The success of this movement requires the involvement of people at every level. It is a passion project for many...
Reasons to Save the Ivan Tomato
Welcome to the Ivan Tomato You have already shown your support by getting this far. Let me give you a few more reasons why the Ivan is worth taking it a step further and supporting us in our Indiegogo campaign to save the Ivan...
My Ivan Tomato Story and Why we Should Save Them
My Gardening History I am an urban gardener. I live in Columbia, Missouri and grow food in my back yards. Now this is no simple hobby garden with a few plants and a few containers. My garden produces a lot of food and I am in it to make a difference to my families...
The Publicity Hunt has Begun – We Need You
The Ivan Tomato Rescue Project has begun it's home stretch to the Launch. We have decided our go live date will be at the November 4th. So for all those of you that are looking forward to helping us save the Ivan it is coming, trust me, it is on it's way. There is...
Ivan Tomato Rescue Project Indiegogo Campaign
Here we go folks. The future of the pubic access to the Ivan Tomato is hanging in the balance. Together we are going to save this tomato and it is going to happen through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo at www.indiegogo.com. What is crowdfunding you may ask?...
Sustainable Agriculture Meeting
Today I attended the Sustainable Agriculture Network Meeting here in Columbia, Missouri. It was so wonderful to find myself surrounded by people that felt the same passion for growing food and sustainable practices. The meeting was held at the Cafe Berlin. It...
Why do 10% of proceeds go to Agricultural Therapy
If you have ever gardened successfully you know the joy of planting seeds, watching them sprout and grow into plants. You have enjoyed watching flowers bloom and metamorphosis into food. You may have eaten the food or put it by for storage for the future. This...
Ivan Tomato Rescue Project
What would you do if you found yourself holding the last seeds of a wonderful tomato in your hands? Would you brush them off on the ground and move on with your day, or would you try to save the plant and keep diversity in the food supply? This is where we found...