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Are you interested in living a more earth-friendly life in the Northern Nevada area? We interview locals from groups, small businesses, and organizations that share their knowledge and ways we can participate with them, to better care for our people, nature, and the environment.
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank Online Marketplace, Amy Kousch, Outreach Liaison
Northern Nevada Green Living Podcast
30 minutes 10 seconds
3 weeks ago
Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank Online Marketplace, Amy Kousch, Outreach Liaison
In this episode, we spotlight the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB) and the critical role it plays in strengthening native plant supply chains, supporting regenerative land management, and protecting regional biodiversity. We explore how MARSB is working to better connect native plant material end users with commercial growers—and why this coordination is essential for successful restoration and conservation efforts.
Our guest, Amy CooSH, recently joined MARSB as Outreach Liaison and brings over a decade of experience in regenerative agriculture and native plant work. Her background spans hands-on fieldwork, laboratory research, nursery and farm management, teaching, grant writing, and collaboration with community partners. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Communications, a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension Education, and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in plant and soil science. She is deeply committed to the health of the Northeast’s watersheds, plant communities, and broader ecology.
A major focus of this conversation is MARSB’s new Online Marketplace, an initiative designed to make native plant material needs more visible and accessible. Amy shares how MARSB is engaging end users through needs assessments and outreach, encouraging longer-term planning, and creating a platform where organizations, practitioners, and communities can post their native plant needs—helping growers plan ahead and increasing the availability of regionally appropriate native plants.
In this episode, we discuss:
The mission and role of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank
Why native plant supply chains matter for restoration and regenerative projects
The challenges end users face when sourcing native plant materials
How needs assessments and long-term planning can strengthen regional resilience
MARSB’s Online Marketplace and how it will connect end users with growers
What this new system could mean for the future of native plant restoration in the Mid-Atlantic region
Understanding how regenerative growing techniques can enhance how we care for our soil and our native plants
To learn more about Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank visit their website: https://www.marsb.org/
Six-Point Program to Develop a Native Plant Material Supply Chain Throughout the Mid-Atlantic: https://www.marsb.org/marsb-six-point-program
GoFundMe.com campaign to protect Mid-Atlantic Ecosystems: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-marsb-inc-in-their-vital-mission?attribution_id=sl:a33aa224-5fc7-419f-bad1-93764f6f06eb&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Northern Nevada Green Living Podcast
Are you interested in living a more earth-friendly life in the Northern Nevada area? We interview locals from groups, small businesses, and organizations that share their knowledge and ways we can participate with them, to better care for our people, nature, and the environment.
Get to know your green community better. Then jump in and try something new at home, connect with an individual or group, or participate in an activity with your community.
