Ernst Seeds Mission

The mission of Ernst Seeds is to increase habitat. In support of this mission, we will make key native and naturalized species available to Eastern North America for restoration, reclamation, conservation, wildlife and pollinator habitat enhancement, renewable biomass energy, and beautification.
Our native seeds are produced from species that are considered the most significant foundation of an effective native restoration or reclamation project.

To ensure that our customers receive a quality product, all of our seeds are harvested, conditioned, and tested under the highest quality standards.

In addition to 11,000 acres of native seed production at Ernst, we also supply seed from some of North America’s top producers and collectors.

We will identify, collect, and propagate new species and ecotypes that meet our clients’ needs, from eastern Canada to the southeastern United States. Ernst Seeds and its suppliers collect, grow, and process all of our products in an ecologically sustainable and renewable manner.