Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
This show of the Reality Report discusses household and community food security through local granaries and local currency. The guest is Cyndee Logan of Mendo Food Futures, a project funded by the California Endowment that includes the local, food-backed money called Mendo Credits.
An article about this project is also available at The Oil Drum. Jason was also interviewed about this project on Ecoshock Radio.
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