It is the definition of insanity for our international economy not to be based on the perpetually regenerative value of functional bio-diverse ecosystems, if not it is doomed to fail. This is the step we must all collectively take for our childrens futures. Allying with the infinite intelligence of nature is the only real way we can transcend to something which supersedes the inherent limitations of both capitalism and democracy. Ecologists, economists, entrepreneurial & creative revolutionists- What do you think about this?... Imagine living in a country where having the freedom to cultivate your own land, tax-free and without government interference, is not only common but also encouraged for the purpose of promoting individual sovereignty and strong, healthy communities. Now imagine that in this same country, nearly all of your neighbors also cultivate their own land as part of a vast network of decentralized, self-sustaining, independent ecological communities that produce more than enough food to feed the entire country. “When you look at the contribution of gardening to the national economy as a whole, it’s even more stunning, In 2004, gardeners’ output amounted to 51% (by value) of the total agricultural output of the Russian Federation. This represents 384 billion rubles (approx. US$14 billion!!!), or 2.3% of Russia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is greater, for example, than the contribution of the whole of electric power generation industry (317 bn rubles), significantly greater than all of forestry, wood-processing and pulp and paper industry (180 bn), significantly greater than the coal (54 bn), natural gas (63 bn) and oil refining (88 bn) industries taken together. The share of food gardening in national agriculture has increased from 32% in 1992 to over 50% by 2000.” “Essentially, what Russian gardeners do, is demonstrate that gardeners can feed the world – and you do not need any GMOs, industrial farms, or any other technological gimmicks to guarantee everybody’s got enough food to eat. Bear in mind that Russia only has 110 days of growing season per year – so in the US, for example, gardeners’ output could be substantially greater. Today, however, the area taken up by lawns in the US is two times greater than that of Russia’s gardens – and it produces nothing but a multi-billion-dollar lawn care industry.” According to official statistics: In 1999, 35 million small family plots produced 90% of Russia’s potatoes, 77% of vegetables, 87% of fruits, 59% of meat, 49% of milk — way to go, people! TY Naruna
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:19:09 +0000
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