Jamie Hanson

Jamie Hanson is the Orchard Manager at Seed Savers Exchange, overseeing the care of nearly 1,000 historic apple trees throughout two eight-acre preservation orchards in Decorah, Iowa. Her interest in apple growing began with the study of pomological history in coastal Maine, shaping her expertise in preserving and promoting historic apple cultivars. Focused on innovative collection management, Jamie and the team at Seed Savers Exchange are combining new technologies with time-tested practices to re-examine how their orchards can address both global and community needs.