Urban Farms: America Begins Rapid Descent into an Agrarian Society

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Haven't been able to find anything in the news about this development born of the current economic situation in California. Below are two articles that reference Urban Farming, but no one is talking openinly about the huge growth in my area regarding localized urban farming. Spurred on mainly by immigrants out of work and with nothing to do, a growing number of urban farms are opening up in Southern California. I counted 10 within a 5 square mile radius of my home. Entire families are cultivating these localized crops for sale and consumption. In the spirit of Mexico, people turn to the land for extra income and food subsidies. Perhaps this is a glimpse of the further development of America into an Agrarian society.

Well, taxes are going to kill the biggest achievement of humanity:
Division of labor.

And it is even worse her in socialist europe.

Trust me, i make good money but it is way more efficient for me to lay my ceramic tiles myself then have somebody do the job.

Because the average worker has to work 10 hours to afford one hour of a person doing the same job.

And it is not the boss getting rich, it´s the state so bosses try to have as less people employed as possible.

In my case i would say, 5 hours.
Still.

Why work 5 hours to achieve the work done in one hour ?
Totally .. stupid.

That is why people are unemployed and why there are "no jobs" and you will NEVER EVER hear on of those parasites aka. politicians even hint to that problem


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/us/13bcfarm.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxn...
Urban Farming for Cash Gains a Toehold in San Francisco
Brooke Budner and Caitlyn Galloway are a common sight on the streets of the Mission district — covered in dirt and carrying baskets of salad mix from their backyard farm to Bar Tartine, a stylish upscale restaurant.
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Adithya Sambamurthy/The Bay Citizen
Caitlyn Galloway weeding a test plot on Wednesday at the urban farm in the Outer Mission that she leases with her partner, Brooke Budner.

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Adithya Sambamurthy/The Bay Citizen
Wild blackberries grow on the property.
"We're fairly scrappy ladies and often pretty dirty," said Ms. Galloway, 29, a part-time sign painter who founded Little City Gardens with Ms. Budner, 29, last year.

But their new piece of land — three-quarters of an acre on a quiet residential block in the outer Mission — is now mostly quiet and overgrown with weeds and without much sign of the lettuce, kale, arugula, purslane, lem

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/archives/218279.asp?from=blog_last3
More chickens! Seattle approves urban farming bill
The Seattle City Council on Monday passed legislation designed to encourage urban farmers.

People would be allowed to keep up to eight chickens per house; roosters would be prohibited. The Council allowed a grandfather clause that lets existing roosters remain in the city. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, also paves the way for urban farms and taller greenhouses. Specifically, it would allow:

Urban farms of up to 4,000 square feet in residential zones. Food grown on site can be sold on site. There are limits on sales hours, amount of farm equipment allowed, and size of signs.
Greenhouses dedicated to food production to extend 15 feet above height limits in certain zones.

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[drexelohio]

More people who farm = smarter populace.

[allespenner]

Buy organic food! Boycott GMO foods!

[henchman99942]

Hey.

I am 100% behind personal preparedness and survival and healthy living and self reliance.

Everyone should ready the great works of literature on self reliance and personal independence.

Everyone should do what they can to get healthy food and water.

But people should be aware that not all soil is safe. Years of leaded gas emissions have toxified the ground along road sides. Industry leaves all sorts of poison in the soil.

Just be aware. Test your soil.

[hortulanus94]

Even if we had an excellent Austrian economy, I'd raise my own vegetables and meat. It's healthier. Of course our government makes it harder for local organic farms to make profit.

[savecoupons]

that is great going back old fashion

[StroonsGlen]

Ako'y sumasang-ayon, maraming farmer na mga smart.

[kingseho]

@Straightsix76 no, they hate everybody and want 90%+ of the population dead.

[yogurtpimp]

@Rrrayas Yea... no he didn't

[CrysKnife77]

@SaviourSole lol. It's rural at best. I was expecting to see city building w/ gardens on them..

[Rrrayas]

This is offensive, you make all Mexicans sound like backwater peasants.

[DemiGod251]

@InflationUS Dude, lol I've seen a Couple of your Video's And do you just go around Spying on Mexicans? Their just bringing Their Tradition. And look at the Land, It looks Beautiful, They've Probably Established a local market and are Trading food and money(chickens) with other Farmers. That is just a Free Enterprise system. And sometimes What appears to be a Step backwards is non evidently a Step Forward. I am just Saying "It's better to live off the land Then to live off china and paper"

[TheMilitaryHistory]

@drexelohio I agree.

[estufasV]

We better act now before it becomes illegal or considered treason to question our government.

[absalas111]

Texas's unemployment rate is at roughly 6.5% Austin's is roughly at 4.5% During the housing crisis in 2008, real estate sales ONLY went down 0.01%!! I'm sorry that this and turning houses into restaurants or bars is uncommon where you are. Austin, Texas is the best city to live in!!!! Look at this city's economy!!!

[absalas111]

This shit is normal is Austin, Texas. It has to do with the move to organic goods as a fad, especially here in Austin. Its also a good business move. Quit assuming. Local businesses are a hit here in Austin. Weird is cool. KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!!!

[SaviourSole]

This doesn't look that "urban" to me.

[SaviourSole]

5 square mile radius? You sure?

[joesphx19]

@ajfelix67

We do. I live in a Southern city that is essentially in the middle of a forest. Many folks have started backyard gardens, old timers never stopped. When I first moved here in 1974 I had neighbors that had chickens. Well local code enforcement has all but eliminated live stock in town. Recently, folks are starting to grumble that their property rights should allow this. And yes I agree with InflationUS, it really is a step backwards. One that utltimately is good for us.

[ajfelix67]

I would like for people in colder climates (like me) to look into building poly tunnels. Lots of info on poly tunnels on youtube. Good luck. In warmer climates? You could grow food year round.

[ajfelix67]

Great video. I urge all Americans and Canadians to start gathering seeds and follow this trend. Food prices will be out of reach for the majority of people. Besides, food growing should be the most basic skill any human being should know. I myself, have a lot of seeds, and will grow when ground is ready. Chickens are a must and can easily free range with low upkeep. Remember, food is a great barter system.

[v19d]

You mean the smog didn't kill the crops

[0SatampraZeiros0]

@maggies88 Dude he said its not a doom and gloom story, I think hes actually promoting this as a way people can save money and grow healthier better tasting foods. This is a good sign, because while some people run around their houses like chickens with their heads cut off not knowing what to do, others go out and do something productive to help themselves and their communities, btw did you know its outlawed now to sell or even give away food you grow in some states???

[maggies88]

Yours is the first negative view I have ever heard of someone having toward urban farming. I think it is fantastic and promotes community as well as healthy food, working at something you enjoy, and minimizing the distance that produce has to travel to your table.

[antiNWOsoldier]

@InflationUS

It could be called backwards but in my opinion it is moving forwards to be independent of the corporate food suppliers and provide for ourselves. If this unstable system collapses then the people who have this stuff set up will be the survivors...if they have water that isn't taken from Northern California or the Colorado River (which has the Cucapa Tribe at the end who have a death pact to not reproduce since they can't continue their culture and refuse to be assimilated)

[boxa888]

DO SOMETHIN!spread organic heirloom food seed far and wide,its called"johnny appleseed economics"or"gorrila gardens"spread more organic food thanGMO and you will water down the effects and if everyone becomes self suffcient at their homes it will stop GMOright in its tracks,if there is enough people it will save our food system,thats how you win! wake up everyone,do your part if u are angry,get seed and SPREAD THE ORGANIC SEED EVERYWHERE TELL OTHErs

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