That's exactly right. And there was also supposed to be a component where they pooled the yield from all of their clients' gardens and redistributed it among the same clients - in case people had more than they could handle or were growing too much (or not enough) of one type of food. That way everybody could get a nice, diverse box of veggies harvested and delivered. And excess may have been intended for food banks and stuff - don't remember. Don't know if that part ended up working out.
He was talking about paying people a living wage to install gardens (i.e. landscaping) which is a common profession. The reason for his emphasis on payment is that work around local food production is often done on a volunteer basis, and he's attempting to create a profit-based model. As to whether his model is/was too good to be true, you may be right - it looks like they're not doing so well right now - but the basic idea of an edible landscaping company is not inherently ridiculous.
His comment that "for the first time in history we're spending more energy producing our food than we're getting in return ..." is just crap. American farmers are so productive it's incredible. I don't disagree with what he wants to do, more power to him, but keep the political ideology and hyperbole out of it, please.
Yes, American farmers are productive, but the statement is a relative one concerning energy required for inputs (chemical fertilizers, pesticides, new seeds, shipping) versus the calories contained in the yield. I agree with you about the dangers of hyperbole, but in this case, I'm not sure his statement is factually inaccurate. Also, food production is, among other things, a political issue - so keeping the political ideology out of it would be a mistake.
Flatcy - Just do it. Start with your neighbors who have sunny places for vegetables and persuade them to let you do it. Then take photos and make ads and tell your customers to tell their friends and relatives.
so people pay to have a vegetable garden grown for them?
DarlingSoph 1 year ago
That's exactly right. And there was also supposed to be a component where they pooled the yield from all of their clients' gardens and redistributed it among the same clients - in case people had more than they could handle or were growing too much (or not enough) of one type of food. That way everybody could get a nice, diverse box of veggies harvested and delivered. And excess may have been intended for food banks and stuff - don't remember. Don't know if that part ended up working out.
eastbaypictures 2 years ago
He was talking about paying people a living wage to install gardens (i.e. landscaping) which is a common profession. The reason for his emphasis on payment is that work around local food production is often done on a volunteer basis, and he's attempting to create a profit-based model. As to whether his model is/was too good to be true, you may be right - it looks like they're not doing so well right now - but the basic idea of an edible landscaping company is not inherently ridiculous.
eastbaypictures 2 years ago
His comment that "for the first time in history we're spending more energy producing our food than we're getting in return ..." is just crap. American farmers are so productive it's incredible. I don't disagree with what he wants to do, more power to him, but keep the political ideology and hyperbole out of it, please.
friscoamm 2 years ago
Yes, American farmers are productive, but the statement is a relative one concerning energy required for inputs (chemical fertilizers, pesticides, new seeds, shipping) versus the calories contained in the yield. I agree with you about the dangers of hyperbole, but in this case, I'm not sure his statement is factually inaccurate. Also, food production is, among other things, a political issue - so keeping the political ideology out of it would be a mistake.
eastbaypictures 2 years ago
great. where can I get the business plan to do the same thing, basically, in Guadalajara and environs?
FLATCY 2 years ago
Flatcy - Just do it. Start with your neighbors who have sunny places for vegetables and persuade them to let you do it. Then take photos and make ads and tell your customers to tell their friends and relatives.
GagMeStudios 2 years ago
in my fav's 5 *****!
kimmarie801 3 years ago
fantastic video, good on you mate!
theproducegarden 3 years ago
Wow.. this is a great idea!!!
Caelidh 3 years ago