An estimation of the general economic impact (dollar value in local economy) of a "shift" from the current approximate level of 5% production and consumption of local food to 25% in Peterborough, ON.
Resources
Growing Local Fertility: A Guide to Community Composting
Growing Local Fertility: A Guide to Community Composting is based upon work supported under a grant by the Utilities Programs, United States Department of Agriculture and was produced by ILSR's Composting Makes $en$e Project and the Highfields Center for Composting.
Intersecting Worlds: The One We’ve Got, The One We’re Building, The Ones We Imagine
The closing plenary session of NEC's 2014 CommonBound conference. Three systems thinkers discuss their theories of system evolution; explore their understanding of the transitional moment we're in; and envision paths to a just and regenerative economy.
Intersecting Worlds: The One We’ve Got, The One We’re Building, The Ones We Imagine
The closing plenary session of NEC's 2014 CommonBound conference. Three systems thinkers discuss their theories of system evolution; explore their understanding of the transitional moment we're in; and envision paths to a just and regenerative economy.
Intersecting Worlds: The One We’ve Got, The One We’re Building, The Ones We Imagine
The closing plenary session of NEC's 2014 CommonBound conference. Three systems thinkers discuss their theories of system evolution; explore their understanding of the transitional moment we're in; and envision paths to a just and regenerative economy.
Jessica Gordon Nembhard: Cooperative Economics and Civil Rights
What role did economic cooperation play in the civil rights movement? As it turns out, a huge one. Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard co-founded the U.S. Federation of Worker Co-ops & helped that organization build lasting ties with prominent civil rights and cooperative organizations.
How Can Communities Leverage a Better Energy Future? – Episode 17 of Local Energy Rules Podcast
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance's John Farrell interviews New Era Colorado's executive director Stephen Fenberg on Boulder, Colorado and municipalization.
Local Food and Economic Development: A Guide for Local Governments
Cities should include local food as part of their economic development efforts, and this paper will help them do that.
Cities at Work: Progressive Local Policies to Rebuild the Middle Class
This report's goal is to arm progressive local elected leaders and advocates with a range of effective policies that, if adopted, would make a significant difference in getting on that high road. They will be able to use better democratic organization to add value, reduce waste, and capture and share locally the great benefits of doing both.
Divestment from Fossil Fuels: A Guide for City Officials and Activists
Local governments have the opportunity to create healthy futures by divesting their funds – general, retirement, utility, pension, etc. – from fossil fuel companies.
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