permaculture

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

Richard Archer wrote:
> At 11:50 PM -0400 12/5/10, Lawrence F. London, Jr. wrote:
>
> > If it becomes a popular idea for everyone to try and become food
> > self-sufficient in a bioregion then, with urban and rural farms
> > involved, trying to meet the needs of a limited number of customers or
> > coop members only in their immediate locale, then you just might be able
> > to have enough cereals, nuts, fruits, herbs to go around with the rest
> > of the growers supplying vegetables or other services in barter or for
> > sale but through their immediate network.
>
> Lawrence,
>
> I think you should go back and read Toby's essay again.
> You're railing against it, yet in your two responses
> you have made several points supporting his conclusion.
>
> Just above for example you've made the point that in order
> to be self-sufficient in food you need a community with
> different people specialising in different areas and
> trading with each other.
>
> Which is exactly the point Toby is making.
> You can't do it alone, you need community.
>
> Permaculture is all about networks and interactions.

Amen Richard, thanks for reminding me and apologies to Toby!

It IS all about networking.
I just meant closer, better organized and dedicated networks 
participating in achieving local food self-sufficiency and increasing 
the bounty ofered by local foodsheds. It affects everyone.

...:LL