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D. Landreth Seed is the 5th oldest continuously operating company in the United States. It sold seeds to George Washington but a financial crisis may soon put it out of business.
The Landreth Seed Company is about as old as dirt, or at least as old as America. Even George Washington ordered from Landeth’s seed catalogue. But the company’s deep roots may not be enough to save them from deep financial problems. Host Bruce Gellerman speaks with Landreth Seed’s CEO Barbara Melera.