Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Audio files available of Roberto Perez, Cuban permaculturalist
Posted in Models by Ferne Edwards on November 27th, 2008
Roberto Perez, Cuban permaculturalist (featured in the documentary The Power of Community), travelled to Australia recently to speak about Cuba, food and fossil fuels - see the post “Event - Organic Cuba: Abandoning Fossil Fuels - Public meeting featuring Roberto Perez - 5 April“. A popular guest, Perez gave an inspiring talk at London Food Link’s Big Autumn Do in September 2008. He focused on how Cuba responded to peak oil and its transition to a more sustainable model of agriculture which included thriving urban agriculture projects throughout Havana.
His presentation was recorded and can be listened below:
Part 1
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Tags: Cuba, energy, Food, fossil fuels, Models, peak oil
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Do you know of anyone sharing backyards for food production?
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on November 21st, 2008
Back in 2007 when Sustainable Melbourne was launched, I posted some information about the “Sharing backyards idea“. I think its a great idea with a lot of potential and was wondering if anyone knows of anyone living in Melbourne who may be practising this? If so, could you please drop me a line in the comment box below or alternatively email me at fedwards @unimelb.edu.au? I’ve included a brief abstract of the idea below and you can also check out the complete post at “Sharing backyards idea“.
The “Sharing Backyard” idea breaks the barrier to limited urban space for green production by identifying unused backyards and forming partnerships to grant more people access to grow their own food and appreciate urban space. According to Patrick Hayes, benefits of sharing backyards include building social capital, increasing economic wellbeing, boosting physical and psychological health and revitalising cultural health. Read more in Hayes’ article posted below, “The Sharing of Backyards Idea“.
Tags: communal food production, Food, Models, sharing backyards, urban agriculture
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Paddock to plate
Posted in Research by Maeztri on November 13th, 2008
This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit Paddock to plate: food, farming and Victoria’s progress towards sustainability
Paddock to plate: food, farming and Victoria’s progress towards sustainability
Andrew Campbell / Australian Conservation Foundation
Posted: 28-10-2008
This study explores the future of the Victorian food and farming system in a rapidly changing and more demanding world, focusing on the period between now and 2020. It explores ideas and tries to anticipate and imagine the sorts of activities and investments that will be needed if Victoria is to equip its food and farming system to produce more healthy foods, more sustainably, in a much more difficult climate, while consuming less water, nutrients and energy. In contemplating the future, we are in a mental dance between fate and desire. We know that ‘what’s coming at us’ will generate all sorts of possibilities and constraints. For the Victorian food system, such macro forces include the environmental, human health and policy drivers discussed below, and the basket of forces and trends that are captured under globalisation; including market forces and the progress of technology. NB This file is a large (7MB) PDF.
To read the full document visit Paddock to plate: food, farming and Victoria’s progress towards sustainability.
Tags: ACF, farming, Food, sustainability, Victoria
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Sprout Community Market
Posted in Events by Maeztri on November 12th, 2008
What: Sprout Community Market
When: Thursday, 20 November/2.30- 7.00 pm (monthly market will start on Feb 09)
Where: Sprout Community garden (right next to Thornbury train station)
The market will provide fresh organically grown produce, seedlings, dried herbs, locally made crafts and arts, music, food, activities, etc.
Come and make it work! You can also help circulating the flyer! You are most welcome to put your excess produce on their community stall and to busk on the day.
To get involved or have a stall please contact Zanni Waldstein, Market Coordinator - Sprout Community Gardens at 9484 5565 or zwaldstein@mindaustralia.org.au.
Tags: community, farmers market, Food, fresh food, local food, market, organic grwon produce
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Land Use and Food Security Workshops
Posted in Events by Maeztri on November 10th, 2008
What: Victorian Land Use and Food Security Workshop by Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA)
When: November 2008
Where: Please visit the flyer for more details about the Local Council and date for each council.
RSVP is essential to 9349 7999 or vlga@vlga.org.au
For further information please contact Liana Thompson on 9349 7902
We know from daily experience that that the demand for residential development is putting pressure on land used for food production so that ‘the last crop of the land will be houses’. While it is recognized that 25% of our food is grown in and around the urban areas, it has not been seen as a priority land use planning issue.
The VLGA’s cutting edge project funded by VicHealth exploring these issues is now well underway in partnership with Latrobe University . Dates for workshops across Victoria have been finalised and locations and venues, along with more detailed information on this Project can be found on our website.
Tags: community, Food, food security, land use, local governance, urban agriculture, workshops
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Sprout Community Market - Thurs November 20th 2.30-7pm
Posted in Events by Zanni on November 10th, 2008
Sprout Community Garden is a recovery focused program of Mind for people recovering from mental illness, drug and alcohol issues or at risk of homelessness that promotes well-being and community strengthening. Sprout is starting a new Community Market - to run monthly in 2009, with a starter market on Thursday November 20th 2008. The Market has a local and sustainable focus, encouraging local production of arts and crafts, local food production and shopping as well as being a waste free market.
Tags: community garden, Events, Food, health, social sustainability, urban agriculture
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Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets
Posted in Events by Maeztri on November 6th, 2008
Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets provide all you need to know about accessing genuine farmers’ markets weekly in Melbourne, managed by their own community group.
- Veg Out, St Kilda 1st Saturday every month
- Collingwood Children’s Farm 2nd Saturday every month
- Gasworks, Albert Park 3rd Saturday every month
- Slow Food Melbourne Abbotsford Convent 4th Saturday every month
For more information dowload the November newsletter And it’s plastic bag free!!!
Tags: community, farmers' markets, Food, local food, Melbourne
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Pedalling Fruit Pickers Project Kit
Posted in Research by Devin Maeztri on November 3rd, 2008
Please find the attached project kit developed by Environment Victoria, “Pedaling Fruits Pickers”
Here is the complete Pedalling Fruit Picker’s Project Kit. The outcomes of the project’s feasibility research that were conducted during the three month research period are included in the report, as are numerous templates, contacts, models, project budgets and procedures. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: community, community initiat, Cultivating Community, Food, project, report, sustainable cities, urban agriculture
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Backyard Aquaponics Workshop
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on October 30th, 2008
What: Backyard Aquaponics Workshop, a Two day workshop with Dr Wilson Lennard
When: Sat-Sun/8th-9th November/10am - 4pm
Where: CERES, Community Environment Park Cnr Roberts and Stewarts Street East Brunswick VIC 3057
Cost: $150/$140 CERES members / concession. Light lunch provided.
Book your place to Reception at 9387 2609
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Tags: aquaponics, backyard, Food, urban agriculture
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“Trash is treasure” - A synopsis of the Sustainable Cities Round Table on Waste
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Ferne Edwards on October 28th, 2008
Please read the delightful article by Sue Jackson about the recent Sustainable Cities Round Table - Waste Not Want Not. This article first appeared on aduki online.
TRASH IS TREASURE
By Sue Jackson
On a grey morning last winter I hit the jackpot. Walking past a neighbouring house, I noticed a cardboard box leaning up against the front fence with a ‘Free’ sign attached. Looking around carefully to make sure no one was watching, I bent down to inspect its contents, and found a hardly used Tupperware container, the perfect size for my signature biscuits and muffins. I tucked it under my arm and continued on my way with a smile on my face, never realising that I’d just become a statistic.
Tags: community, Food, garbage, junk, scavenging, Sustainable Cities Round Table, trash
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