Hi Alison -
Would you please share with me your local source (shopping center, co-op, what have you) for the raw beet sugar you mentioned in your post?
Thanks a million,
Catherine
Animal husbandry is the domestication of animals for food, milk, cheese and eggs ( to name a few ) many folks are just now learning that taking care of their own livestock is rewarding and healthier. This discussion group will be about urban animal
I too have experienced exactly what you've discussed here ... the capable are prevailed upon at every opportunity and almost never "repaid" in kind or otherwise by the ones seeking their help. At times one can feel very put-upon and taken advantage…
I've enjoyed seeing how the Transition Movement has spread across the US so swiftly. This proves that when a good idea is presented to the masses, it is swiftly adopted and adapted for local use.
How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
Interested in: Food security/Food sovereignty , crisis management and emergency preparedness, seed saving and exchange, composting, vermiculture, medicinal herbs, sustaining "old" skills like weaving and other fiber crafts, etc.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
Transition skills are vital to survival and longevity.
Food and Water quality issues
How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement? What can YOU teach us? What can your GROUP teach us?
"Money is like blood," says NEF researcher David Boyle. "Local purchases recirculate it, but patronize mega-chains or online retailers," he says, and "it flows out like a wound."
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