TCLocal is a group of citizens developing strategies for dealing with energy descent in Tompkins County. To that end, we're publishing one article per month on a specific subject, examining that topic in the light of higher energy prices. You can find them at:
http://www.tclocal.org/ Our first article examines producing fruits in Tompkins County after the peak. These perishable but delicious and nutritious foods are a critical component of local diets, and higher costs for transportation and petroleum-based fertilizers will mean that we need to look closely at ways of providing them locally. The article explores the challenges of expanding fruit production, on both large and small scales, and shows how different fruits can fill out a seasonal calendar that covers the whole year. Action items recommend options for both individuals and governments. Future articles will cover roads, water treatment, urban land use, household preparation, and health, with around one article per month. The new TCLocal site is specifically designed to get your feedback on these plans as they are developed. These articles are a starting point for a conversation we hope will include a wide variety of readers coming at these issues from different perspectives. We welcome comments, and hope to find more good ideas through public discussion. Thanks, Simon St.Laurent Chair, TCLocal _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
