I have taken an interest in Permaculture. It happened slowly. First it was a share with a Community Sponsored Agriculture(CSA). Then I wanted to eat healthier. I try to buy local food. Now I see a system that is sustainable and healthy.
I have edible food plants at my biz and harvesting berries around my house. I am sampling the concept. I am kinda into Permaculture.
I follow a group on Facebook[link ], Google+(Circle and a spark)[email: permacultureideas@gmail.com], and Twitter[@MotherEarthNews ]. The local nature center(Riveredge)[ link ] has a sample plot. I am sharing some fields with A CSA(Wellspring)[ link ]. I interact with a local master gardener regularly[ link ]. I have gotten plants locally.
I watched part of a video course on-line. It was discussing ethic and the environment. It got me thinking:
The current agricultural system is not sustainable. Food I plant/harvest/buy locally is much tastier/healthier. I feel the current system of food delivery is too dependent on systems out of my control. The grocery store food chain is dependent on deliveries every three days. Regular grocery store food is not as healthy.
I want to support healthy agriculture. I want the land to receive nutrient, have the topsoil protected, and grow food. I want to take an active roll in my food chain.
Goals (Work in Progress)
Improve my land stewardship.
Purchase 10% locally.
Decrease dependency on large corporations.
Get healthier.
Thoughts?
- Away from my desk post.
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