Regenerative Agriculture Resources in the Iowa City Area

Introduction Iowa City is a great place to discover inspiring examples of regenerative agriculture. This page offers a few examples, with a personal story at the bottom of the page about a local urban garden. This list of resources is in alphabetical order. Excerpts and links with more details are provided. Backyard Abundance “We envision… Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture Resources in the Iowa City Area

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

In 1991, the people of Cuba had to quickly embrace some sustainability initiatives that were necessary for survival at a time of great economic crisis which continued for about 9 years. This became known as the “Special Period” or PerĂ­odo Especial. These initiatives impacted housing, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, education, commerce, and other areas of life.… Continue reading The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil