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Ernst Conservation Seeds Largest native seed producer in the eastern United States. We sell hundreds of species of native gras

Ernst Conservation Seeds grows, processes and sells hundreds of species of native and naturalized seeds and live plant materials for restoration, beautification, reclamation and conservation. The environmental climate and professionals in the field are recognizing how important natives are in the restoration of our North American ecology, and that natives are the best choice for use in almost every scenario. We know how to harvest native seeds and grow them in a production environment. We know how to help our customers replicate that success in their own applications, and we take the time to do that with each customer.

We're excited to be at the Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium this week! Stop by our table to chat with our team about ...
10/14/2026

We're excited to be at the Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium this week! Stop by our table to chat with our team about using our beautiful native seed mixes to create habitat.

Switchgrass does not need to be flashy to be valuable. In habitat plantings, this native warm-season grass works quietly...
10/09/2026

Switchgrass does not need to be flashy to be valuable. In habitat plantings, this native warm-season grass works quietly, building cover, stabilizing soil, filtering runoff, and providing wildlife with a stronger foundation year-round. If you are planting a meadow, field border, riparian buffer, or conservation area, switchgrass can help turn open ground into functioning habitat. Learn more about planting switchgrass for habitat: https://bit.ly/3VGBWrs

10/06/2026

Just a few of the many beautiful aster species growing around the farm!

October is Riparian Buffer Month!These natural transition zones are a primary defense for watershed health. Riparian buf...
10/01/2026

October is Riparian Buffer Month!
These natural transition zones are a primary defense for watershed health. Riparian buffers help control pollution, stabilize streambanks, mitigate flooding, and provide habitat for wildlife.

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week. Fall harvest can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year...
09/22/2026

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week. Fall harvest can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. Here are a few tips to remember when sharing the road with a farm vehicle:
🔶Don’t tailgate; stay back at least 50 feet
🔶 Do not pass unless you are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to do so
🔶Make sure the tractor isn’t turning left before you pass
🔶When you do pass, do so cautiously. Farmers will often move over if space allows

Heath Aster (Aster pilosus) is a showy, native perennial wildflower that blooms with white flowers in late summer or ear...
09/18/2026

Heath Aster (Aster pilosus) is a showy, native perennial wildflower that blooms with white flowers in late summer or early fall. It may be found growing in partial shade to full sun on mesic to dry soils of fields, open woods, roadsides, and vacant lots. It has a special value to bees as it’s a late-season food source for pollinators.
Learn more about Heath Aster: https://bit.ly/4yLUc0V

The difference between native and non-native seeds can shape everything from how well your planting establishes to how m...
09/10/2026

The difference between native and non-native seeds can shape everything from how well your planting establishes to how much value it provides to pollinators and the surrounding ecosystem. Yet for many landowners, the distinction is not always clear, and the wrong choice can lead to poor performance. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cCel0V

We’re proud to sponsor the Best in Show for the Youth Floral Department at the Crawford County Fair Pa! Congratulations ...
08/28/2026

We’re proud to sponsor the Best in Show for the Youth Floral Department at the Crawford County Fair Pa! Congratulations to the 2026 Best in Show Youth Floral Winners:
Best in Show Potted Plants: Morgan
Best in Show Flower Arrangements: Juniper
Best in Show Specimen Flowers: Julia

We’re keeping it local this week at the Crawford County Fair Pa! Visit our booth in Home Show Building 1. We’ll be selli...
08/25/2026

We’re keeping it local this week at the Crawford County Fair Pa! Visit our booth in Home Show Building 1. We’ll be selling raffle tickets for the Ernst Trail quilt raffle. All proceeds benefit the Ernst Trail.

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Meadville, PA
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