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Transition Towns Interview with Rob Hopkins

Seed Swap 2011 in Carbondale IL

Orlan Mays introduces his project with the Attucks Community Farm by talking about Genetic Modification of seeds. 85% of all corn growing here is genetically modified.
91% of soybeans are genetically modified. That, he says, is why events like the seed swap are so important, because this is where people are ensuring the existence of the last 15% of corn, or 9% of soybeans, and other kinds of open pollinated seed.

Crop Mobbing

"The Crop Mob, a monthly word-of-mouth (and -Web) event in which landless farmers and the agricurious descend on a farm for an afternoon, has taken its traveling work party to 15 small, sustainable farms. Together, volunteers have contributed more than 2,000 person-hours, doing tasks like mulching, building greenhouses and pulling rocks out of fields."more
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/magazine/28food-t-000.html

Roadside Culture stands

"Roadside Culture Stands are artist-designed and built mobile farm stands that will be used to display and sell fresh local produce as well as the work of local artists. “The Roadside Culture Stand tangibly unites art and farming,” said Donna Neuwirth of Wormfarm, “reminding us that culture surrounds our food and food imbues our culture.”

Jeff Biggers speaking in Carbondale, March 6, 7 pm

Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland
At the heart of our national debate over climate change and the crucial transition toward clean energy, is the Obama administration’s controversial pursuit of “clean coal.” Biggers exposes the fallacy that lies at the heart of this policy and shatters the Big Coal marketing myth that Illinois represents the “Saudi Arabia of coal.” Reckoning at Eagle Creek is ultimately an exposé of “historicide,” one that traces coal’s harrowing legacy through the great American family saga of sacrifice and resiliency and the extraordinary process of recovering our nation’s memory. Coal will never be called clean or cheap again.


Mississippi Flyway Restaurant
1925 W. Main St., Carbondale, IL
Sat., March 6
Dinner w/Jeff 5:30pm; Reading 7pm
Sponsored by The Bookworm & Shawnee Group
For more information call 618/529-4824

Seed SWAP! flower seeds too~! FEB 27

coming soon on February 27 at Neighborhood Coop Grocery

Seed Swap!!!
do you grow your own food?
ARe you a beginning or experienced seed saver?
come share knowledge and seeds.
No experience, or seeds required.

February 27, 2010 1-3 pm

Neighborhood Coop Grocery
Murdale Shopping Center
Carbondale

sponsored by the Carbondale Climate Action Network and the Neighborhood Coop Grocery
All welcome at any level of experience.
pass it on to your wanna be gardener acquaintances and friends-- there's nothing like growing yer own!

INFO; 618-684-6189 (leave message) or http://carbondaleclimateaction@blogspot.com
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