Yellow Boat Social Entrepreneurism

http://gardentower.weebly.com/food-scraps.html

From Kitchen Scraps to Internal Composting to Plant Food!
As water is poured on the top to feed the plants, some of the water seeps through the holes running down the length of the compost tube. As this water seeps through the compost tube it absorbs nutrients from the castings and the compost, directly feeding the plant roots and collecting at the bottom drain hole.

http://indooragnv.com/

 

On April 24, 2013, Seedstock, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and Nicola Kerslake of Real Assets Junkie co-hosted the inaugural Nevada Indoor Agriculture Conference at the Historic Fifth Street School in downtown Las Vegas. Over 230 participants, from as far afield as Israel, Japan and Canada, joined together to discuss the benefits and challenges of the hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic industries. We believe that this event was a first for Nevada as it allowed technologists, entrepreneurs, farmers, customers and investors to join together in discussing the opportunities provided by indoor growing techniques.  Please check out the video recaps of ourkeynote, panel and lunch speakers.

http://ngfn.org/resources/ngfn-cluster-calls/starting-a-food-hub-successful-hubs-share-their-stories

Three successful food hubs share their stories about how they formed and their first year in action.

 

Food hubs hold great promise for a myriad of positive community impacts - economic development and job creation, farmland preservation, environmental sustainability... the list goes on.

But how do you start a food hub?

This webinar brings together the stories of the formation and first year of three different, successful food hubs. Our presenters share some of the best decisions they made … and some of the worst. What types of contacts did they feel really helped their business to thrive? How much money did they need, and how did they get it? Why did they choose their incorporation status? And more...

http://images.businessweek.com/photos/2013-05-16/how-to-farm-fish-in-the-nevada-desert#slide1

http://foodtank.org/news/2013/05/twenty-four-ted-talks-that-will-help-save-the-food-system

http://sustainableagriculture.net/our-work/local-food-bill/

 

 

How do we deliver healthcare, education, nutrition, financial inclusion and other social goods in a sustainable manner to the populations that need them most? As part of an anthology of essayspublished by McKinsey & Company in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Skoll World Forum, we asked over 25 of the world's leading thinkers, policymakers and entrepreneurs to share their views. +Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, believes we're on the verge of an emerging science of delivery.  +Tony Blair reveals three essential lessons about how to deliver real change in government.  +"If you’re reading this in the United States or the United Kingdom, then congratulations: you live in one of the unhealthiest nations in the world," declares Jamie Oliver.  

http://sustainablecitiescollective.com/big-city/133921/data-farming-demonstrating-benefits-urban-agriculture

 

Ensia ‏@ensiamedia

Data Farming: Demonstrating the Benefits of Urban Agriculture (infographic) http://soa.li/4a5tjUV ; #foodsecurity

http://hatponicsblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/04/stem-day-aquaponics-in-north-georgia-schools/

 

Our next stop was Rossville Elementary where an Aquaponics system now runs the entire length of the school cafeteria. Ryan presented the students with a lesson on sustainable growing practices and the importance of caring for our environment and we will return on Monday with plants and fish to make the system operational. The students expressed overwhelming enthusiasm at the idea of being able to watch their food grow in the same room they eat in every day. The clear majority preference of food to grow was strawberries, except for an adamant group of third graders who demanded basil, and one fifth grader who wanted to plant a fig tree.

 

To meet the mission of the Garden Tower Project, we have envisioned a grass-roots program which can effectively identify, attract, and connect energetic community leaders with key outreach target groups and supporters.  This program will place Garden Towers into the hands of those that can most effectively use them as a tool for education, as well as for food production in communities where the Garden Tower Project can make a difference.  GrowingCircles will turn personal initiative into food-growing action; it can be geographically boundless and scalable. 

http://www.gardentowerproject.com/growingcircles

 

http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/05/15/new-api-helps-satisfy-the-nations-app-etite-for-farmers-markets/

 

The new Farmers Market Directory API (Application Programming Interface) released today will give app developers and designers direct access to the wealth of farmers market information housed in the online database. The directory receives nearly 2 million page views per year and is one of the USDA’s most popular consumer search engines. With over 7,800 farmers market listings available for all 50 states, apps and websites that previously relied on a download or export of the data set will now be able to make direct calls to the directory.  This means that apps developed with the new API will be able to give foodies and farmers market lovers everywhere more accurate and up-to-date information.

http://gsky.com/projects/amex-lounge-at-mccarran-airport/

 

more details at 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSky_Plant_Systems/Living_Green_Wall/prweb10663184.htm
GSky Living Green Wall Offers Escape for Travelers Inside American Express Centurion Lounge at McCarran International Airport

A Living Green Wall designed by GSky Plant Systems, Inc now adorns the American Express Centurion Lounge at MCarran International Airport. The newly installed wall, which spans 150 square feet, houses 735 plants made up of seven different species

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunwater-affordable-solar-powered-pumps-for-poor-farmers/x/519136

 

Paul Polak and his team in conjunction with volunteers from Ball Aerospace have developed a revolutionary technology that harnesses sunlight to irrigate crops in rural villages in a sustainable, affordable way.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zester-daily/how-food-danielle-nierenberg_b_3220656.html

 

People around the world seem to be far more aware of the issue of food quality and food security. What has caused this awakening?

I think that since the food and economic crisis began in 2007 and 2008 there's a growing movement around how not just to feed people, but nourish them. Most of the investment in agriculture is on starchy staple crops and less has been invested in leguminous crops, protein-rich grains or indigenous vegetables. These are crops that are not only more nutritious, but tend to be resistant to drought, disease, pests, high temperatures, etc.

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681863/find-a-free-desk-in-someones-office-and-feel-more-creative

 

Combining interesting freelancers with established companies can result in collaborative experiences no one would have imagined.

 

see also http://openstudioclub.com/free-desk-here

 

Open Studio Club is a free listing site for artists and designers to find affordable studio space.

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=364698650302757&set=a.364697010302921.1073741834.359446094161346&type=3&theater

 

from a media set at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.364697010302921.1073741834.359446094161346&type=1

 

Tommie Brown Academy received an aquaponics growing system as well as hands on educational experience from Inner City Aquaponics, a sustainable farming organization in Rossville. The installation was on Wednesday and combined aquaculture fish farming with strawberry plants grown hydroponically.

Tommie Brown kindergarten teacher Andria Powers organized the donation of the new system which will be used to engage students ages 4-6 in active learning about plant life cycles and how caring for plants helps the Earth and the important role that sustainable farming practices play.