We are honored to be featured by Idaho State University following our recent recognition as the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2026 Pacific Northwest Region Rural Small Business of the Year.
The article highlights the entrepreneurial journey of Survival Garden Seeds founder Jason Spahr, an Idaho State University alumnus, and the remarkable growth of our Rigby, Idaho-based company. The SBA award recognizes outstanding rural businesses across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska for their business performance, community impact, workforce support, and long-term success.
In the ISU feature, Jason reflected on the unexpected recognition and shared that the company's focus has always been simple: serving customers well, providing quality products, and staying committed to continuous improvement. The article also highlights the support of the Eastern Idaho Small Business Development Center and the nomination submitted by Regional Director Dave Noack, who praised Survival Garden Seeds for its disciplined growth and entrepreneurial leadership.
Since its founding, Survival Garden Seeds has been dedicated to helping families become more self-reliant through high-quality non-GMO heirloom seeds and practical gardening education. What started as a mission to empower more people to grow their own food has grown into a nationally recognized business serving customers across the country.
We are grateful to Idaho State University for sharing our story and helping celebrate this achievement. Most importantly, we thank our customers, employees, and partners whose support has made this recognition possible.
Read the full Idaho State University article here: "ISU Alum's Company, Survival Garden Seeds, Named Pacific Northwest Region Rural Small Business of the Year."
