Discussion Forum

Local Food

This topic covers growing, distributing, and eating food grown locally. Of particular interest is the CSA (community-supported agriculture) model. In a CSA, members pay a farmer up front to provide them with locally-grown, organic produce weekly over an entire growing season. View Discussions

Local Food Web Sites 4 Replies

Started by Greg Wehmeyer. Last reply by Charles Adler Feb 5.

Meat, Eggs, and Dairy 1 Reply

Started by Greg Wehmeyer. Last reply by Allison Jan 18.

Restaurants 2 Replies

Started by Greg Wehmeyer. Last reply by Greg Wehmeyer Nov. 25, 2008.

Cooking 1 Reply

Started by Greg Wehmeyer. Last reply by Greg Wehmeyer Nov. 5, 2008.

Stores 1 Reply

Started by Greg Wehmeyer. Last reply by Greg Wehmeyer Nov. 5, 2008.

Renewable Energy Projects

Local generation of power from wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, or biomass. View Discussions

Dawn of the Solar Era

Started by Charles Adler Jun. 11, 2008.

Energy Conservation Projects

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Residential energy and hybrid auto tax credits

Started by Charles Adler May. 21, 2008.

Public Power

Re-circulating Local Money

Starting a community loan fund, in which some residents could invest their savings locally, while those with an entrepreneurial spirit could borrow money from the fund to start a business. Filling empty storefronts with locally-owned businesses.