GreenDragons

Foraging for food has always been an interest of mine, and although there aren't many options still alive at this moment, I've written down where I can look once Spring and Summer come.

I took some time today to explore some of the trails at college camp and it was amazing! Right now is the perfect time to go for short hikes!!

Learning about composting is really great, and I'm so glad our college does this. I always only take what I know I will eat, so although I don't contribute much to compost, I know that it's still important. 

The invisibility of farmers keeps them vulnerable to the harsh realities of agricultural and commodity markets, contract farming arrangements that are hard to sustain, or are generally bullied by agrifood businesses. Direct sales from farmers bypass so much of what is wrong and broken in the conventional food system. Knowing the farmer creates...

Self-sufficient food production operates outside of the formal economy, providing people with the ability to sustain themselves independent of the conventional system. The global peasant movement shifts the focus from selling commodity crops back to growing food for consumption and then sales, which offers a more sustainable future. In...

Meat is a status symbol, but I think culturally North America is coming around to a more sophisticated menu--some vegetarian meals are so delicious that people often don't realize. It is important to share great recipes and knowledge for finding adequate protein sources.

Loved hearing the CGHK Environmental Speaker! Great ideas for dealing with climate change challenges! I am now more confident in the potential of solar than has ever been the case. 

So far so good! Unfortunately I always forget to log in to here to add in my activities. 

Eating healthy is more than money. It will save you money but it will also improve and increase your live expectancy. 

 I could reduce my electricity usage by unplugging my electronics during the day and reduce my water consumption by doing less laundry, I could reuse the cups from the tea places on campus around my dorm when people come over, I could refuse plastic bags at the store and carry my stuff when I have forgotten my reusable bags, I could repair...