Saint John Relocalization Network

This six part course will guide you through the process of creating a thriving food ecosystem in your backyard. Among other things, you will learn about companion planting, seed saving and how to maintain healthy soil. When you complete the course you will know how to grow fresh, healthy food for you and your family.

Why should I create an ecosystem in my backyard? In North America the average distance that food travels to get from where it is grown to where you eat it is 1300 miles. This means that , at best, when you bite into that apple or potato , brussel sprout or corn it is already many days old. Is it still fresh?, hardly. It also means that you and your family are reliant on a national transportation system in order for you to put supper on the table. Think of the difference in freshness and independence you achieve when you can step out your back door and pick dinner.

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