How can we stay strong personally and as a society in times of this pandemic? And how can we prepare a resilient future in face of the crises to come? Here are 20 ideas…. [11 min reading time]
Trees have the incredible ability to pump up water from below the Earth’s surface. They replenish everything around them – thanks to one little secret! We can learn a lot from trees… and become like wise trees ourselves. [available as audio]
Farming is more than just the production of food! For example, it affects water – the essence of all life. Losing a source of fresh water means losing independence and a healthy environment. [available as audio]
Farming is so much more than just the production of food! It affects our environment, our health, our lives. Are conventional and organic farming any different in how they affect our ecosystems? [available as audio]
What can we learn from the corona crisis about our society & environment? And what positives can we aim to spread virally? [5 min reading time]
Where does your food come from? If you live in a city, like me, you probably rely on farmers near and far to produce your food. But what would happen if the food chain suddenly broke down? Well, urban gardening can transform our cities into beautiful, productive spaces for growing fresh groceries right at our doorsteps! Could this be the next food revolution? [available as audio]
Worldwide, we rely on very few crops to ensure food security. And of these crops, we cultivate only few different varieties. This can have disastrous effects, as you will find out in the story of the banana. The environmental, social and economic consequences of our narrowing diversity are becoming increasingly visible. It is time to act in order to find sustainable solutions!
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Could community supported agriculture be the farming model of the future? It certainly is a step in the right direction, as it values agriculture and food very highly. It connects farmers and consumers as no other form of agriculture does. And it provides people with seasonal, locally produced organic food. With so many farmers barely being able to live from the prices they are paid… [6.5 min reading time]
In his book Under the Bright Wings, Peter Harris describes how out of a deep passion for the environment, and the wish to serve God in a place with little hope for people and ecosystems, the international organisation A Rocha developed. Humorously accompanied by a Britons remarks on embarking into Latin culture, this book was truly a pleasure to read. [2.5 min reading time]
Mate tea in South America is a social event. It stands as a symbol of tradition transcending generations. A symbol of community, of stories long-ago, and maybe of stories which are yet to be told… [3 min reading time]
