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Monday 12 December 2011

Forward farming, an awakening adventure.

The momentum is gaining speed. The farming of naturally grown produce nationwide is kicking into gear, and in the cogs of this green wagon are some very inspiring stories and individuals.

 It’s not the peak oil crises or the rise in global temperatures, nor the unsecured seas of the stock market that rivals mankind’s biggest threat to date. Man can survive without money, without fashion and other frivolous material pleasures, but without food our species will fail to continue its existence on this planet. So how is natural farming in South Africa going to save us and how can we all contribute to the survival of our species?

For the last six months my partner and I have been travelling around South Africa, visiting and documenting Organic, permaculture and bio-dynamic farms. These farms are our bridge to a new agricultural era, to naturally grown, chemical free food.

 Since the Industrial Revolution, deforestation, tillage or ploughing, development of cities and highways, has left the arable soil on earth radically leached and disturbed. Only in the past twenty years have we witnessed an awakening of people conscious of this urgent state of the planet. It is no wonder then that any fertile soil left is the new black gold, and nations who have already exhausted their land resources, seek and are buying up massive areas of virgin soil in Africa and South America only to further the exploitation and destruction of industrial farming.

The world works on supply and demand, and so the more people support and buy naturally grown and produced goods, the more our limited resources will be protected. The more you buy locally grown produce, the less oil will be spent on transporting and packaging and the fresher your produce will be. Speaking to your super-market manager about supplying locally grown produce, is something all of us can do. The farms are already out there, growing quality food for you and your family, all you need do is ask.

 Another alternative to supporting naturally grown produce is to connect up to an vegatable box scheme in your area. A full box of delicious, fresh organic fruit and vegetables from local farms, sometimes containing a few extra treats and interesting recipes for some of the lesser known produce,  are available and delivered to a convenient location in your area. One of the nicest things about the pre-ordered vegetable boxes is that every week it is different and a surprise awaits you on delievery.
 http://www.urbansprout.co.za/directory/activity/box+delivery+schemes/western+cape


Local weekend farmers markets are great places to buy your produce from and supports the growers in your area. The markets usually have other pleasure to enjoy and makes for a fun family outing. This sort of support is possibly the most important change we can make as a society, and enable us to be more in touch with the food we eating.
http://www.urbansprout.co.za/directory/activity/markets/western+cape


Everyone is responsible. Everyone can contribute to a positive abundant outcome by making conscious descisions about where and how our food is grown.

Bon appetit and blessings on your food

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