Here Comes the Sea: The Struggle to Keep the Ocean out of California’s Coastal Aquifers
Farm districts are preserving fresh groundwater with recycled wastewater.
Act: Inspiration
Nepali Farmers Get Renewable Supply of ‘Green’ Fertilizer
For centuries, Nepalese farmers have been mixing the dung and urine of their buffaloes, cows and goats with vegetable compost to make solid manure.
The Benefits of Localism
A “pollinator” is a social enterprise with an explicit mission to support other local businesses—and it does so in a way that is self-financing.
New Pittsburgh Urban Ag Law Passes, Boosts Options for Residents
Good news for yardfarmers in Pittsburgh. A new ordinance now makes it easier to have chickens, ducks, goats, and more additions to your yardfarm!
Food Sovereignty: This is What Anarchy Looks Like
Anarchy is completely misunderstood amongst the larger public.
2% Solutions for the Planet
Since we live in an era of big problems, we tend to spend our time thinking of big solutions. Thinking big, however, can have a paralyzing effect on taking action.
Is Localism a Sufficient focus for Intentional Currencies?
Mainstream money, largely because of the way it is issued, rented out and (mis)allocated into first use, is a primary driver of inequality, unfairnesses, poor productivity and environmental damage.
Downtown San Diego City College Farm ‘Not for Hobby Gardeners’
Urban agriculture is thriving in San Diego, thanks in part to Seeds@City Urban Farm, a working farm in downtown San Diego that serves as an outdoor classroom for San Diego City College’s sustainable urban agriculture program.
Food Sovereignty and the Commons
Food sovereignty is a holistic approach to a global need.
Welcoming refugees: our future is common
The “refugee crisis” of recent months has split Europe in two.
Inspiration through Practice: How to Start a Regenerative Farm
Within the context of organic farming, regenerative agriculture is designed specifically to build soil health and to regenerate depleted soils.
The Interplay Between Entrepeneurship and Urbanism
Too often people fall into the trap of thinking that, if they create a cool walkable urban district or add a streetcar, tech startups and hipster coffee shops will somehow magically appear.
