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What do food deserts, food security, #nutrition, water, drought, flooding, groundwater depletion, industrial agriculture, urban farming, planetary health and people health have in common? Friends and colleagues outside of the USA are usually quite shocked when I share the state of humanitarian and environmental crisis we are currently experiencing here. It's taken decades of degenerative practices by local, state and federal government, financial institutions and industry to fall to the low extremes we find ourselves today. What makes matters worse is we've simultaneously spread those degenerative practices abroad over the past 4 decades. This article highlights a negative result from one area of our degenerative practices in our #foodsystems but it falls short in covering holistic solutions. There are approximately 28 million #foodinsecure people in the USA and this article does well in acknowledging the large number of #fooddeserts which exist here. Allocating funds for local #foodaccess infrastructure is important but how is it a wise use of tax-payer dollars if those grocery stores close their doors within several years of opening or cannot insure a steady supply of nutrient dense food due to long distance importing and/or the food has been grown in nutrient poor soils? Given that approximately 55% of the world's population now lives in urban areas (with that number projected to reach just under 70% by the year 2050), would a better use of funds be the education of individual families, neighborhoods and #communities to learn how to grow at least of portion of their own healthy foods where they live, work and play? Utilizing #greenroofs, alleyways, vacant lots, apartment and condo balconies, backyards, schoolyards, government and corporate campuses, etc. to grow a portion of the needed food in a #community would go a very long way in increasing #foodsecurity and #communityhealth. Added benefits can include spending more time outside, in nature, as well as increasing face-to-face social interactions while increasing community practices. We can also stack functions and create a multi-benefit system when we expand beyond a single-focused outcome. While we increase local food security in the aforementioned ways, why not add #rainwaterharvesting to aid #stormwatermanagement and help reduce #waterloss down drains, #groundwater drawdown and #drought? This also helps to #rehydratelandscapes, repair the small #water cycle and build the soil sponge to help reduce #flooding. I've only scratched the surface of #possibilities here. Let's move toward more #holistic solutions and #systemsthinking so that we're increasing our regenerative capacity. #Plantaryhealth = #PeopleHealth.

Something every cold storage facility (even more so if you are in an area with high cost for electricity) should be considering.

*Effective Altruism: A Path to Maximum Impact* Effective Altruism is about using evidence and reason to maximize the positive impact of our actions. By carefully considering which causes are most neglected, where our efforts can be most effective, and how to measure our outcomes, we can make a truly significant difference in the world. Whether it's addressing global poverty, improving animal welfare, or mitigating existential risks, effective altruism offers a framework for making informed, compassionate decisions. Let's explore how we can collectively contribute to a better future. What are some of the most promising areas for effective altruism to focus on, in your opinion? #effectivealtruism #philanthropy #socialimpact #globalgood #evidencebased #makeadifference

"Who needs a petting zoo when you can have your own farm in the backyard?! 🐔🦆🐇 I've been raising chickens, ducks, and rabbits and let me tell you, it's a hilarious and rewarding adventure! 🌱 Check out my blog post on how to start your own little farm at home! #backyardfarm #chickenkeeper #pettingzooathome"

This issue of Louisa County's newsletter, The Informed Citizen, offers updates from departments including Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Community Development, General Services/the Animal Shelter, and Administration. It also features updates from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, the Assessor's Office, and partners like the Louisa Arts Center, the Louisa County Historical Society, the Commission on Aging, JABA, the Louisa County Library, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Firefly, and FFA. Each issue aims to communicate to citizens how their local government is working for them and provides useful partner resources. Featured in this issue: * Louisa County Photo Contest * Upcoming Events * Firefly Fiber Broadband's Progress in Numbers * Household Hazardous Waste Day * Community, Staff and Board Spotlights * What to Do If You Find a Lost Animal * Board of Supervisors Updates ... and more See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Hard copies are available in the County Office Building (1 Woolfolk Ave, Louisa). See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gjydJjZR to receive email or text notifications of new issues.

🌿 Small actions can make a big impact! Here are some ways you can help address food insecurity in your community: 🌱 Start a community garden 🛒 Support local farmers markets 📚 Educate others about food equity #FoodInsecurity #CommunityAction #MakeADifference #GreenRavenOrganics

As more people are exploring our website and making profiles to start volunteering in the community, we'd like to continue the Intro to Volunteer Peterborough 105. We have a lot of volunteer opportunities on the site, and we know that very few of you have the time to browse through every single one to assess if it's something you can or want to do. That's why we have these wonderful filters. If you have an account, the filters automatically recommend the best possible matches for you, although you are free to check out what else is available. "Skills Requested" is self explanatory. You can scroll through the list and tick every sill you bring to the table. Cleaning, Animal Care, and Handling Money, for example. These preferred skills may match you up with a one-shot "Clean Jackson Creek" or a weekly "help look after the Squirrels at Squirrel Haven Rescue." And there's no rules stating you can't sign up for both! "Causes Benefitted" further narrows the options. If your passion is the environment, it will pull out all the agencies that are endeavouring to save the planet. Combining the Causes and Skills will get very specific results! Again, it's our goal to make selecting opportunities as quick and painless as setting up a playlist. By stating your preferences up front, we make recommendations that match those preferences. Because your time is valuable. We want you to make the most of it. Peruse what's available today! https://buff.ly/3rsamzk Remember: It's ALWAYS FREE for Volunteers! #VolunteerRecruitment #VolunteerHours #CommunityBuilding #Tutorial

Many well-intentioned people see an unfamiliar cat outdoors and automatically assume the animal is homeless—and needs to come to your shelter pronto! But that’s not always in the cat’s (or your shelter’s) best interests. Help guide people through the steps they should take when they come across an unfamiliar cat: Download the fact sheet at https://bit.ly/3taVS8a. 🐱 ⁣ #LostCat #CommunityCats #FactSheet

Very helpful fact sheet!

Having access to healthy food is a basic human right.