Cultivating The Commons Seed
Seeds Grown Here,
for Growing Here
Cultivating the Commons specializes in producing certified organic seeds for gardens and farms. Unlike many seed companies, Cultivating the Commons grows nearly every seed it sells—right here in the Upper Midwest, without relying on middlemen.
With nearly 15 years of experience in organic agriculture, the farm focuses on preserving the connection between locally grown seed, thriving gardens, and the food that reaches the table. Its growers select varieties that perform well in the region and produce food they genuinely love to prepare, cook, and eat.
Through careful seed saving, regional adaptation, and certified organic growing practices, Cultivating the Commons offers quality seed that gardeners and farmers can depend upon.
Why Visit Cultivating The Commons?
See firsthand how certified organic practices are used to grow healthy plants, protect pollinators, and produce high-quality seed without relying on distant seed suppliers.
Each approximately two-hour walkabout provides an engaging exploration of seed production, pollination, genetics, organic certification, and the many relationships involved in growing food from seed.
Learn why seeds grown in the Upper Midwest are especially valuable to regional gardeners and farmers—and how locally adapted varieties can become stronger and more dependable over time
Purchase certified organic seed, seasonal produce, T-shirts, winter gift cards, and other available farm goods. Visitors can also place future seed orders and access a tour-only garlic preorder.
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Clint Freund grew up on a small Wisconsin dairy farm and found his way back to agriculture after studying music in college. His curiosity about where vegetables begin led him to apprentice with experienced seed growers before returning to Wisconsin to establish Cultivating the Commons. Today, Clint grows certified organic vegetable seed selected for the Upper Midwest and works to strengthen a regional seed system shaped by the knowledge and needs of local growers.
We strive to grow seed that produces food we love to prepare, cook and eat. We focus on regional adaptation and finding varieties that fair well here. We prioritize Organic Certified practices and quality seed that performs.
-cLINT fREUND
Founder, White Pine Berry
CTC specializes in producing and retailing seeds for use in gardens and farms. CTC is one of the few companies that GROWS nearly ALL our seed we sell. No middle men, grown right here in the Upper Midwest, and certified organic to boot! With nearly 15 years experience in organic agriculture, we hope to bring the relationship of local seedsaving to your garden and table.
Cultivating the Commons will offer two extended farm tours during the Apple River Farm Tour. Each approximately two-hour walkabout provides an engaging exploration of seed production, pollination, genetics, organic certification, and the many relationships involved in growing food from seed.
Available during the tour:
- Certified organic seeds
- Tour-only seed garlic preorders
- Winter gift cards
- T-shirts and farm merchandise
- Seasonal produce
- Future order placement
- Email and text-list signup