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The Power of Water: A Visit to Aurora Esquipulas

The Power of Water: A Visit to Aurora Esquipulas | Local Economy in Action | Scoop.it
From fairtradechronicles.com - January 9, 10:40 AM
[Chris Treter, chief instigator at Higher Grounds Trading Company, reflects on the triumphs & challenges of clean water access in Chiapas, Mexico.] After a bumpy, five-hour ride down muddy road...
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Our Traverse City friend, Chris Treter, has embarked on a new project. Follow him and his compadres in these Fair Trade Chronicles.

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How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System

How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System | Local Economy in Action | Scoop.it
From ecowatch.org - May 30, 2012 8:57 AM

As concerns mount over the accessibility and quality of meals in cities, urban agriculture is becoming a practical solution to give communities more choice—all while helping address greenhouse gas emissions from centralized agriculture.
With more than 80 percent of the American population living in metropolitan centers, urban farming has the ability to dramatically enhance economic growth, increase food quality and build healthier communities.


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