Building A Local Food Economy (part 2 of 3)

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Building a local food economy also depends upon retaining local farms, and encouraging the development of new ones. In part 2, Ken Meter outlines the problem with the diminishing availability of affordable farmland. He also shares a couple of stories about two enterprising community efforts: one that makes land more accessible for farming; the other, that helps farmers and local businesses benefit by partnering together.

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[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 !

[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.

[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...

[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

[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.

[CMLovejoy]

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