Spoiler alert! Our 2016 catalog will be arriving in mailboxes soon, but we just couldn’t wait to share some of the great new features for this year. Read on if you’d like a sneak peek of what’s inside… The Paper Once again our catalog is printed on 100% recycled paper and is coated with a very thin layer of clay (NOT corn!) for a glossy finish that brings our varieties to life. What’s new & exciting this year is that the cover is printed on a heavier, uncoated (but still 100% recycled) paper that is more durable than last year's cover, ensuring that our catalogs are sturdy enough to make it through the mail and wherever you take them.     The Layout Our 2016 catalog uses the same layout as last year, but with one awesome improvement: if we’ve gotten early notice that a variety has had a crop failure, will be unavailable, or is in limited supply, we’ve included a note in italics at the end of the variety description. This way you can make informed decisions when browsing our catalog, and avoid getting those pesky Backorder notices. Of course farming is risky business and there are still many factors outside of our control – so some varieties may become unavailable later in the season. But we've done our best to give you a heads up!   The Articles This year we are proud to highlight some of the amazing farmers, seed growers and community non-profits we work with through a new series called Growing Partners. We asked each featured partner to share their story and background, and talk a little about their location, crops, the challenges they face and their goals for the future. Our hope was to spotlight the terrific things they are doing in communities across North America, and to inspire and educate by showcasing their work. We’re so grateful to these partners for sharing their stories in words and photos with our wider organic community. You'll also learn more about us in this year's catalog - 2016 is our 20th anniversary, and we're celebrating!   The FREE Shipping Policy Once again, all standard orders to the contiguous U.S. and Canada receive complimentary shipping, with no minimum order. Realized you forgot something important on your order? Never fear! Whether it's a small packet with 10 seeds or a quarter pound, we’ll put it in the mail for you with no shipping charges. Just like last year, there are a few exceptions – we still need to charge for heavy items that weigh 25 lbs or more and when shipping to non-contiguous US states and territories. Questions? Learn more about our Shipping Policy.     The New Sizes Commercial growers will be happy to hear that we have even more new large sizes this year, at even more competitive prices. You can now order larger quantities of our Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified seeds with better bulk discounts. We believe that organic seeds have the power to change the world for the better – and our goal is to make them accessible to everyone. Making organic seeds affordable for farmers growing on a large scale is an essential step in rebuilding the healthy food system of the future. And there’s more (like our NEW varieties for 2016), but we want to leave some things a surprise, so keep an eye out for our catalogs arriving in mailboxes over the next few weeks...and if you haven't ordered from us recently, be sure to request your FREE catalog here!