Building A Local Food Economy (part 2 of 3)

[namniekib]

Don't forget crop rotations.That reduces the amount of energy consumed to manufacture fertilizer.

[buttonsputon]

do it hydroponically

research/advocate industrial hemp alongside medicinal cannabis for health liberty and economy! and ecology! research the commodities we are not taking advantage of economically

[westkan]

Until I gave a thumbs up buttonsputons comment had a -3. Goes to show what the true progressives are up against in the US. Illogical ilinformed attitudes toward cannabis, prevents hemp from being produced, though we have no problem with import process hep of product made from hemp materials. Crazy man Crazy...

[hyperlocavore]

Folks you may be interested in our social network!

hyperlocavore is here to help you form yardshares, group gardens, rented space - find people to start this up with and get digging!

[TheRealInvaderZim]

The small farms are in a situation-maybe if they can be certified organic they can share in that market!

[CMLovejoy]

I need to move to Iowa.

Here in Indiana farmers are selling their farms at great deals. The problem is nobody can get credit or money.

[westkan]

No doubt the money is out there, but the means of connecting it to those who could put it to use for the profit of those with the money. Other than that, simple thrifts need to make a comeback. Though I doubt creating one isn't simple anymore.

[CMLovejoy]

Another great informative video. C.U.A.S.

[DoctorsWife56]

Great video. I'm an intern in a University garden with a goal (I'm an older student with a farm)of teaching sustainability & food self-reliance). I don't know how to proceed, except by example & stewardship. Your videos inspire and give direction to my goals. Thanks.

[cookingupastory]

You inspire me with what you are setting out to do!

I meet people wanting to learn how-to-do-it all the time. We need teachers. Other than spread it by word-of-mouth from those who have learned from you in the past, I'd say keep posting on YouTube and other great distances in cyberspace. People will find you =)

Best of luck. I wish I lived closer to your region, for I'd come visit, for sure!

[DoctorsWife56]

Thanks. I'm looking forward to 3rd of 3 on Ken Meter. We're outside Atlanta 1 hour.

Love to see you and show you the fledgling efforts.

I'm getting my Master Gardener over the winter, and hope to be more connected in the community. Farming can be isolating and I'm working to remedy that even in myself.

[cookingupastory]

If you're willing to travel off of YT, you're more than welcome to visit CUpS website to see part 3. Just click on the link in the "(more info)" box above, to the right. Once you've landed, scroll down a bit. Take a look around, make yourself at home, and start a conversation there.

I will definitely give you a shout if ever in the area. Thanks for the support!

Rebecca

[TheRealInvaderZim]

THANKS-a very good vid-watch and listen.

[cookingupastory]

and thanks for sharing the video with folks, TheRealInvaderZim !

[theproducegarden]

awesome video! thanks for putting it out there!

[cookingupastory]

thanks. He has some insight that could be useful to many communities, anywhere!

[PeakOilBoy]

Yay for Cooking up a Story!

[cookingupastory]

thanks, PeakOilBoy.

[RenaissanceMan929]

I live in Black Hawk county Iowa, in the county seat of Waterloo......which butts up against Cedar Falls......and this is the first time I have EVER heard of this?!?!

[cookingupastory]

maybe the county is bigger than you thought ;)

Check out Mr. Meter's website, it's full of info and there may be more info there, if you're interested. Google his name and it will take you to crcworks. [I'm an Iowan too - but moved away years ago]