Weitere ähnliche Inhalte Ähnlich wie Agriculture Supported Communities (20) Agriculture Supported Communities 4. What is organic?
Organic is:
Grown with “tried-and-true” biological methods
that rely on beneficial microbes.
Growers use compost, crop rotations and cover
crops instead of chemical additives.
Certified organic meat, eggs and dairy come from
animals with 100% organic feeds and access to
the great outdoors.
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7. Organic is the answer
Organic farming has
the strength to not
only feed the world,
but to feed the world
well.
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8. Agriculture Supported Communities
A unique twist on CSA…
Members receive a seasonal “share” of
produce each week that can be picked
up at a local community site.
Pay-as-you-go from week to week
instead of paying hundreds of dollars for
the whole season up front.
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How does it work?
Members can choose between
$10, $15 or $25 share size.
A share consists of 1-2 bags of
fresh organic produce each
week containing a diverse
rainbow of flavors that can
include vegetables and herbs.
Additional items are available at
pick-up sites for an extra fee,
such as flowers, apple cider,
eggs and more.
The typical season runs from
June – November.
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12. Agriculture Supported Communities
ASC at Rodale Institute
Four community pick-up sites
155 members in pilot year
Growing on a total of four
acres
55 different crops and more
than 85 varieties
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13. Agriculture Supported Communities
Feeding communities, growing new farmers…
Training grounds for future farmers.
Eight interns this season learning every
aspect of starting up, maintaining and
running a small organic grower’s business.
Everything from organic growing techniques
to garden planning and soil health,
greenhouse growing, straw bale gardening,
using the right tools and machinery.
Setting up the business—writing a business
plan, marketing the program, establishing
community relationships, providing nutrition
education and solidifying partnerships.
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THE GOAL:
Interns will go back to their communities to
start their own ASC businesses increasing
job opportunities and availability of fresh
organic produce in communities with low-
access.
Shareholders not only get good food, but are
also supporting organic agriculture, the web
of local food systems, and community health.
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16. Urban Growing Technique
Straw Bale Gardens
A solution for poor soil and small spaces
Less expensive than raised beds
Plant earlier in the season
Two-season growing medium and no
waste; use the straw for soil-building or
mulch
Grow anything anywhere!
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20. Urban Growing Technique
Straw Bale Gardens: How To
Pick a site with easy access to water and
set up your bales.
Soak bales completely with water.
Let sit for 7-10 days, giving bales time to
heat up and then cool down.
Cut a hole in the bale big enough for
transplant root ball.
Fill hole with compost and insert plant.
Make sure bales get watered at least
once a day. NOTE: Bales do dry out
more quickly than planting in the ground.
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21. Agriculture Supporting YOUR Communities
Share your knowledge…
Create an active food community
Build a sustainable business
Revitalize the local economy
Get your hands dirty!
Cynthia.james@rodaleinstitute.org
610-683-1439
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