Bevin (Ben) Cohen is an author, herbalist, gardener, seed saver and educator. He is the owner of Small House Farm and the founder of Michigan Seed Library, a community seed sharing initiative that has worked to establish nearly seventy seed library programs. Ben offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs and locally grown food and has published numerous works on these topics including his most recent book, 'Saving Our Seeds'. He serves on the board of the International Herb Association and the advisory council for the Community Seed Network, a multi-national education and networking platform.