The Food Revolution (has begun)


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Introducing Permaculture

Permaculture: an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that mimic the relationships found in natural ecologies. (Read more here.)

When we talk about sustainability, especially in the context of resourcefulness, permaculture is way of the future. For philosophical, practical and environmental reasons, my wife and I decided to attempt some of permaculture’s ideas in our backyard.
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Expectations (weekly menu 22)

Yesterday I was having a conversation with a friend over a cup of tea. The topics varied, but we focused on some of my food projects and their current directions. When the blog came up, an interesting comment was made and it’s stuck with me. The response regarded the weekly menus. My friend said something like, “I like the weekly menu posts because they remind me that I need to do better.” I want to discuss this a bit – specifically, the purpose and expectations of the weekly menu posts.
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Size Doesn’t Matter (or) Progress in Urban Farming


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A Chance to Join the Food Movement! (If you live in Portland.)

Calling all activists, educators, citizens and conscious-eaters living in Multnomah County! There is an upcoming and excellent opportunity to participate in the discussion and planning of food policy for our community. The Portland Food Policy Council will have its next general meeting on Wednesday, March, 10 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Rose Room, Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave.
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