Black bears, City Councils, and complaints from locals were all forces that might have deterred an average person from creating the dream of more local food. But not Stephanie Syson. And if Stephanie can do it… hopefully you’ll be inspired too. Check out this interview and see the local spunk that is going on in the fun community of Basalt, CO.
Stephanie offers practical advice on how you too can create a seed library, a food forest, a community garden and more involved community members growing food in your town.
Stephanie talks about how to get started, how to communicate your vision, who to approach and how to work with the local Gov’t.
And any time you try to make a change, you’ll get resistance. It’s just how things happen. But let Stephanie tell you how she turned the loudest nay-sayer into her biggest supporter.
To learn more about the Basalt Food Garden: https://www.facebook.com/BasaltFoodGarden
Marjory Wildcraft is an Expedition Leader and Bioneer Blogger with The [Grow] Network, which is an online community that recognizes the wisdom of “homegrown food on every table.” Marjory has been featured as an expert on sustainable living by National Geographic, she is a speaker at Mother Earth News fairs, and is a returning guest on Coast to Coast AM. She is an author of several books, but is best known for her “Grow Your Own Groceries” video series, which is used by more than 300,000 homesteaders, survivalists, universities, and missionary organizations around the world.
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This is a great find, Marjory. A really good interview, she addresses the natural systems as well as the community needs. Well done.
Hi Alan, Yes, isn’t it delightful to find the spark of life in individuals? It gives us all hope.