Money, money, money; Must be funny in the rich man’s world
Money, money, money; Always sunny in the rich man’s world
Aha-ahaaa;  All the things I could do if I had a little money; It’s a rich man’s world – Abba

So you’d like to start a Community Garden?  Notes from Fort Macleod’s Community Garden - submitted by Ronda Reach, Fort Macleod

Above all else, I am a food enthusiast. I love to pick ingredients, cook, eat, sample, and entertain.

Could a simple planter box change the way kids think about food?  Based on what I’ve seen and heard so far, yes.   Since implementing a project known as Earthbox Kids in a local Fort Vermilion school, I am certain that these lucky children will have a new perspective on food and

Those who say eating local is not always the best choice for the planet are forgetting one very important part of the equation: COMMUNITY. David Morris of AlterNet wrote this in 2007 (www.alternet.org). I AGREE!

Community kitchens can be a great way of growing a positive food culture and building local community. Vulcan’s Community Kitchen had its start about a year ago, and in the process we’ve learned a few things about how to get a kitchen group going. Here are some steps we went through:
· Building a team: Starting with a coalition of people can ensure that the kitchen initiative has a strong and supportive base, such that it is sustainable. Establishing a group can also ensure that ideas and strategies are bounced around and built on.

Food Security and food sovereignty are hot topics in the news these days. People are starting to think more about where their food comes from, who grew it, how was it produced, what’s in it, and how far did it travel. They are starting to be interested in growing and cooking their own food, and they are beginning to see the importance of a vibrant local food system.