money seeds

[mom-from-missouri]

Well, not quite, but I did get your attention!

Missouri has a program where the state department of natural resources will by seeds from kids (and adults) to replant in the conservation departments tree program. They don't pay a lot, but it looks like it would be a good project for younger kids to learn that you have to work for money.

Before you laugh, it people can pick up cans for cash, why not seeds/acorns or nuts???

Here is what they had for MO for last year. In MO it changes year to year. My source also stated that most states have a similar program.
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"You may already be familiar with the DNR's Seed-Buying Program during the fall. We dropped some acorns off recently and they said they were lacking in the usual amounts they receive. Below is some info we have received regarding their program, in case you may be interested in participating. Should you decide to participate, you will need to bring your own containers of the seeds only--no debris--they weigh it and send you a check for the amount you sell to them. When our kids clean up the acorns in our yard and get paid for it, plus help the Conservation Dept plant trees elsewhere, we're very grateful!

Missouri Department of Conservation
Northeast Regional Office
Seed Buying List
2007



Species Purchased Price
Mixed Oak $ 0.10/LB

Bur Oak $ 0.30/LB

Black Oak $ 0.50/LB

White Oak $ 0.30/LB

Pin Oak $ 0.90/LB

Northern Red Oak $ 0.60/LB

Swamp White Oak $ 1.00/LB

Shellbark Hickory $ 0.40/LB

Mixed Hickory $ 0.30/LB

* Hazelnut $ 1.20/LB

Persimmon $ 0.25/LB

* Wild Plum $ 0.75/LB



Seed buying dates include:
Friday, September 21--8:00 am to 5:00pm
Friday, October 5--1:00pm to 6:00pm
Friday, October 19--7:00am to 12:00pm
Friday, November 2--8:00am to 6:00pm

We reserve the right to stop buying seed once our needs are met.
Before you collect, please call our office to find out if we are still buying seed.
Missouri Department of Conservation
Northeast Regional Office
3500 S. Baltimore St. Kirksville, MO 63501
660-785-2420

*Havelnut & Wild Plum buying will begin August 24th. Please call to set up a time to bring in your seed.
We will NOT be buying Redbud, or Black Walnut this year!"