Farma Uchované Semínko
The Preserved Seed Farm is a sanctuary
for animals, plants and most importantly: human beings!
At Farma Uchovane Seminko, there is always lots going on: We cultivate organic vegetables and grow different kinds of grains and oil pumpkins for delicious pumpkin seeds. We preserve many of our own seeds and stay away from hybrid ones. We have cows, sheep and goats which give us healthy milk to make cheese and yogurt with. We also press apple juice and and preserve our vegetables. You can find the fresh produce we grow at Farma Uchovane Seminko in our two small stores, in Prague and in Msecke Zehrovice.
The reason we are together is not to lead an alternative, self-sufficient life in the country but to simply be the way our God intended people to be: to be caring and loving one another. We work hard on the farm but most important of all we want to build up one another. We endeavor to maintain our unity and to not let anything divide us. Only by living open, honest lives can we make sure there is peace between us.
We are a community in the true sense of the word, families and single people who live together in common unity. We are people from all walks of life who have left everything else behind to follow the Messiah of the Bible, being brought together in a common faith. Patterned after the life of the first believers (as recorded in the Bible, in the book of Acts, chapters 2 and 4), we are a commonwealth, sharing our money and resources, our work, our mealtimes and our common culture, as well as our spiritual life. We gather each morning and evening to give thanks and praise to our Creator for giving us this life. Then, during the day, we work together, building enduring relationships with one another and bringing our children alongside of us in our faith.
The Preserved Seed Farm is a community in an international network of communities known as the Twelve Tribes. We are a spiritual nation made up of families and single people who have come together from all walks of life and many nationalities. All we want to do is love, and slowly, but surely, we are learning the depth of what that actually means.
While our life is a joy to us, it’s not as if our problems are swept away by a magic wand. Its sometimes painful and difficult, as it takes courage to be a human being, especially one who cares. We are learning to forbear, to forgive, and to be real. And after all these years we’re not tired or worn out, but we’re increasing. It’s a miracle that we can live together. Would you like to see photos of our common life? Photo gallery
We would love to share our vision with you. We welcome people of all ages, nationalities, religions, and backgrounds to come visit. You can drop by any time. Or come on Friday night at 6:00 pm when we end our working week by bringing in the Sabbath with a festive meal and Israeli folk dancing.
Or come as a volunteer. We are accepting helpers in exchange for room and board. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn and experience the many areas of life in a true agricultural community. This includes working in an organic garden: weeding, planting, harvesting, as well as picking and packing vegetables during the season, construction projects, organic food preparation, milking our cows and goats, making cheese and yogurt and much more. We simply expect helpers to work with us through the day, and to participate in our social times of gathering and eating. Please call or write with any further questions….thanks.
The gates of the Preserved Seed Farm are always open. The hardworking farmers here would love to share their insights into this abundant life we have found. Please come and see us! Click here for directions.