Peak Moment: Local Food-By and for the people
Monday, February 1st, 2010 Posted in food security, community supported agriculture, Relocalization, adaptation, food production | 3 Comments »Another conversation from Peak Moment
Local Food Forum returns to Brown on Feb. 3
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in food security, Relocalization, Gardening/Farming, food production | 1 Comment »Farm Fresh Rhode Island brings another Local Food Forum to Brown University.The 6th Annual RI Local Food Forum will gather farmers, chefs, schools food services, restaurateurs and institutions to network. Share best practices for local sourcing and ways to develop ...
Perennial polyculture prevails over peak oil
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Posted in Urban solutions, food security, Environmental cleanup, Gardening/Farming, adaptation, food production | No Comments »Nice video from Kris Can. Take notes. Eric Toensmeier mentions many unusual vegetables, berries and fruits you would never imagine could be grown in an urban setting in the Northeast.
Southside Community Land Trust grows the future
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Urban solutions, food security, community supported agriculture, Gardening/Farming, community gardens, food production | No Comments »Congratulations to our friends at Southside Community Land Trust in Providence, as the recipients of grants totalling $600,000 in USDA grants and matching funds. That is fantastic news, and certainly will help in SCLT's efforts to expand and improve their ...
FRESH the movie at Casey Farm Sept. 12
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 Posted in food security, community supported agriculture, Gardening/Farming, food production | No Comments »Great new doc screens at Casey Farm, Saunderstown, RI, Sept. 12 at 7pm
Bristol Comm. College Organic Ag Tech Certification
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 Posted in food security, Education, Gardening/Farming, food production | No Comments »This is great news. Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA will be offering a new Organic Agriculture Technician certification program in Fall 2009. This is a 29-credit program that includes courses in Organic farming techniques Solar greenhouse production Beekeeping Water management Science and care ...
The Garden documentary Monday night at Jane Pickens in Newport
Monday, April 27th, 2009 Posted in food security, Social Justice, Culture/The Arts, Gardening/Farming, community gardens | No Comments »The Garden, the Oscar-nominated film on the South Central LA community garden is screening tonight at the Jane Pickens theatre in Newport, at 7pm. This is a benefit for the Newport Community Garden. There is a reception beginning at 5:30. ...
Grow your own food–One Million Gardens
Friday, April 10th, 2009 Posted in food security, Gardening/Farming, adaptation, food production | No Comments »Check this out.
Local currency and food security
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in food security, Relocalization, Money, adaptation | No Comments »Great article by Jason Bradford of Willits Economic Localization in northern California, on the use of a locally-created currency to purchase basic foods. Must read for anyone interested in innovative approaches to food security.