Jan 11 2009

Building A Local Food Economy (part 2 of 3)

Published by at 12:21 pm under Food News

Building a local food economy also depends upon retaining local farms, and encouraging the development of new ones. In part 2, Ken Meter outlines the problem with the diminishing availability of affordable farmland. He also shares a couple of stories about two enterprising community efforts: one that makes land more accessible for farming; the other, that helps farmers and local businesses benefit by partnering together.

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Duration : 0:5:47


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15 responses so far

15 Responses to “Building A Local Food Economy (part 2 of 3)”

  1. RenaissanceMan929on 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    I live in Black …
    I live in Black Hawk county Iowa, in the county seat of Waterloo……which butts up against Cedar Falls……and this is the first time I have EVER heard of this?!?!

  2. PeakOilBoyon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Yay for Cooking up …
    Yay for Cooking up a Story!

  3. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    maybe the county is …
    maybe the county is bigger than you thought ;)
    Check out Mr. Meter’s website, it’s full of info and there may be more info there, if you’re interested. Google his name and it will take you to crcworks. [I'm an Iowan too - but moved away years ago]

  4. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    thanks. He has some …
    thanks. He has some insight that could be useful to many communities, anywhere!

  5. TheRealInvaderZimon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    THANKS-a very good …
    THANKS-a very good vid-watch and listen.

  6. theproducegardenon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    awesome video! …
    awesome video! thanks for putting it out there!

  7. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    and thanks for …
    and thanks for sharing the video with folks, TheRealInvaderZim !

  8. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    thanks, PeakOilBoy.
    thanks, PeakOilBoy.

  9. DoctorsWife56on 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Great video. I’m …
    Great video. I’m an intern in a University garden with a goal (I’m an older student with a farm)of teaching sustainability & food self-reliance). I don’t know how to proceed, except by example & stewardship. Your videos inspire and give direction to my goals. Thanks.

  10. CMLovejoyon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Another great …
    Another great informative video. C.U.A.S.

  11. DoctorsWife56on 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks. I’m …
    Thanks. I’m looking forward to 3rd of 3 on Ken Meter. We’re outside Atlanta 1 hour.

    Love to see you and show you the fledgling efforts.

    I’m getting my Master Gardener over the winter, and hope to be more connected in the community. Farming can be isolating and I’m working to remedy that even in myself.

  12. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    You inspire me with …
    You inspire me with what you are setting out to do!

    I meet people wanting to learn how-to-do-it all the time. We need teachers. Other than spread it by word-of-mouth from those who have learned from you in the past, I’d say keep posting on YouTube and other great distances in cyberspace. People will find you =)

    Best of luck. I wish I lived closer to your region, for I’d come visit, for sure!

  13. cookingupastoryon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    If you’re willing …
    If you’re willing to travel off of YT, you’re more than welcome to visit CUpS website to see part 3. Just click on the link in the “(more info)” box above, to the right. Once you’ve landed, scroll down a bit. Take a look around, make yourself at home, and start a conversation there.

    I will definitely give you a shout if ever in the area. Thanks for the support!

    Rebecca

  14. CMLovejoyon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    I need to move to …
    I need to move to Iowa.

    Here in Indiana farmers are selling their farms at great deals. The problem is nobody can get credit or money.

  15. TheRealInvaderZimon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:21 pm

    The small farms are …
    The small farms are in a situation-maybe if they can be certified organic they can share in that market!

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