By Gavin Bruce
In our world of abundant produce, food insecurity and ecological collapse can seem like insurmountable challenges. However, there are ways that each of us can help make a small dent. If you have access to a backyard, front yard, or even a small apartment balcony, there are ways you can utilize that space to grow food for our neighbors and habitat for our wildlife.
Since 1996, the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District has been working with local farmers on improving soil health, conserving water, and restoring habitat that supports local wildlife, including beneficial insects like butterflies and bees.
We are now looking at introducing our conservation work into our towns, cities, and neighborhoods through an urban land-stewardship program. In order to design a successful program that has community support, we must first understand the interests and motivators of our community members.
Please use the QR Code to fill out a survey that will allow us to better understand the demand for such a program in our area, current attitudes toward landscaping, and potential topics to be covered by a future program.
For info on where to donate surplus produce:
AmpleHarvest.org: ampleharvest.org/
East Stanislaus RCD, Farm to Pantry: eaststanrcd.org/farm-to-pantry/
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QR Code for the Survey
