"Welcome Sonia,Great to see your interest in Transition! Welcome to GLOBAL TRANSITION IN ACTION. You mention in your registration "...I am an administrator of CSA Wellington, community supported agriculture connecting Wairarapa Eco Farm with…"
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Sonia Corbett commented on Ann Brigit Waters's group 'Local Food Security'"The NZ government is also introducing legislation to effectively put herd share programmes out of business. They're doing it in the middle of the election campaign so the legislation will be passed unnoticed until it is too late - unless we can…"
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Women Farmers Feed the World
Here's an article about women farmers and food security in Africa, which I think is relevant to Transition in Haiti: http://www.nationofchange.org/women-farmers-feed-world-1319377779It seems that Haiti has been bypassed by much of the "Green Revolution". If that is the case, it could be to Haiti's great advantage, as it would allow the people to control their own seeds and feed themselves, without ever becoming…See More
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Cohousing Wellington
Cohousing - home, neighbourhood and community created by the people who live in it - a great way to cater for our needs in an urban environment. Wellington, New Zealand has several Transition initiatives and a community supported agriculture scheme - housing could be the next project!
Sonia Corbett posted a groupCohousing Wellington
Cohousing - home, neighbourhood and community created by the people who live in it - a great way to cater for our needs in an urban environment. Wellington, New Zealand has several Transition initiatives and a community supported agriculture scheme - housing could be the next project!
Sonia Corbett left a comment for Robyn Corbett"Welcome on board Robyn. Your message, "simple is good, and we don't need lots of stuff" just about sums up transition, and it's particularly powerful coming from former street kids in Haiti. Go well VivaHaiti!"
Sonia Corbett joined lane's group
TRANSITION SUSTAINABILITY LIBRARY
An online library of publications and video that support Transition Initiatives
Sonia Corbett joined Albert Johnston's groupTransition Haiti
Using Transition Town and permaculture design to promote econominc stability, sustainable living, self reliance, and social justice in Haiti.
Sonia Corbett joined Jeff Buoy's group
Solar Cabins
Share information about building and using small solar cabins (500-800 sq. ft., low cost) -- their essential features that differentiate them from other products on market.See More
Sonia Corbett joined Les Squires's group
Skype User Group
The Skype User group is devoted to improving communications globally -- topics such as audio, video, conference calls, group notetaking, screen sharing, group interaction, distance learning, support for local groups. Let's pool resources!
Sonia Corbett joined lane's group
PATTERN LANGUAGE STUDY GROUP
A group initiating the study of Pattern Language as it pertains to TransitionTownsSee More
Sonia Corbett joined Ann Brigit Waters's group
Local Food Security
Local Food Abundance - CSA's & community gardens, basic Nutrition & “Slow Food” - cooking with simple, local and fresh food, Shared Storage Foods, Youth Gardeners...Community responses are coming forward. Let's share best practice.See More
Sonia Corbett joined Les Squires's group
Link to Transition Haiti
Using Transition Town and permaculture design to promote econominc stability, sustainable living, self reliance, and social justice.
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Filmmakers
This Group is a place for filmmakers interested in spreading awareness about the Transition movement and related issues to network, collaborate and interact. Join us!
Profile Information
- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- I am an administrator of CSA Wellington, community supported agriculture connecting Wairarapa Eco Farm with committed communities of consumers in Wellington and Palmerston North, and building the CSA movement in NZ.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- I see a long-term, secure supply of healthy food as an important part of Transition. I am also interested in related issues such as money/economics and co-housing.
- How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement? What can YOU teach us? What can your GROUP teach us?
- Community supported agriculture is a valuable model for Transition in general. It encourages healthy, sustainable farming practices while raising awareness of the economics of food production, health and social issues.
- Your Favorite Books/Websites/Blogs/RSS Feeds for Information about the Transition Movement
- Post Carbon Institute - Richard Heinberg;
Rob Hopkins;
Schumacher Society;
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- At 3:51pm on January 16, 2012, Les Squires said…
Welcome Sonia,
Great to see your interest in Transition! Welcome to GLOBAL TRANSITION IN ACTION. You mention in your registration "...I am an administrator of CSA Wellington, community supported agriculture connecting Wairarapa Eco Farm with committed communities of consumers in Wellington and Palmerston North, and building the CSA movement in NZ...." We are honored to have you here. Like your photos also! :)Hope your 2012 is super!
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