Reclaiming the commons in Appalachia
The current system is concerned with the well-being of the politically connected corporati instead of the common good – Appalachian communities.
Act: Inspiration
Sophy Banks on the risks of going for growth, and other ways to make an impact
I would like to encourage the hundreds of leaders, thinkers, do-ers and seekers in our movement to pause from time to time and reflect together on how we understand our true purpose and mission.
Effective Groups: Finding direction
How do we decide where we want to go as a group? What is our vision as group and how does this fit with our purpose? What re some of the common problems with not knowing where we are going and how can we create a culture where we are all pulling together?
Paradise Farmed: Inside Kaua’i’s Local Food Movement
…the beauty of Kaua’i is legendary. Yet most of the roughly one million visitors…don’t realize that Kaua’i grows only a small fraction of the food that’s eaten here.
Yarrow tea with Rosie
Activism and creativity lie the heart of Transition Initiatives. Most function as inspiration within traditional communities, but some of them also pioneer another way of being.
Now you see me: A glimpse into the Zapatista movement, two decades later
…the Zapatistas aren’t focused on accumulating wealth, but on living with dignity.
Muddling Through and Unsung Heroes
Our future will involve a lot of just "muddling through" as our complex society starts to fall apart, and we must stay away from the "strong men" who will offer appealingly simple answers to complex problems.
Film review: Local Food Roots
The growth of the local food sector over the last 20 years has been remarkable. As we, this month, reflect on how Transition might scale up, what lessons and insights can we draw from the local food movement?
“We Must Care About our Public Spaces”
(We) must care about our public spaces to help encourage others to care about them too.
Local Bites Podcast #2: How to Feed the World? A Political Agroecological Approach
In this episode, Local Bites interviews Dr. M. Jahi Chappell of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy on the question, "What kind of food and farming system do we need to feed a growing world population in an ecologically sustainable and socially just manner?" His responses challenge widely-held notions about the future of our food supply.
Crowdfunding the Paradigm Shift
What’s exciting to me is that this new approach challenges the way we usually do business, even in the non-profit world.
What Does “Artisanal” Mean, Anyway?
Regardless of mainstream attempts to co-opt the label, a truly artisanal food movement—based in craft, community, tradition, and innovation—is alive and kicking. For these businesses, growth is not something to take lightly; it’s a delicate dance between staying true to one’s values while adapting to new economies of scale.
