National Backyard Farming Movement?

Would you support a National Backyard Farming Movement? This morning I have read two articles about how the Philipines Department of Agriculture is promoting their national vegetable program to help improve productions and consumption of homegrown goods. Their Dept. of Ag "will provide seeds, technology, and greenhouses, as well as help market linkages".

Read the GMANews.tv story HERE.

Perusing further, I came across a poll from the Bahamas asking participants if they would support a National Backyard Farming Project and a news article, Home Garden Flourishing, at thebahamasweekly.com--which displays a few photos of a backyard farming project.

To me, this is an interesting consideration and I am certain I will fill many hours with further research on the topic, but meanwhile, would YOU support a National Movement toward this kind of sustainability?

easy-poll.com: free online surveys

	Would you support a National Backyard Farming Project?
	SIGN ME UP!
	Hmmm...Gotta' think about it....
	Definitely NO!
	Who cares?

Monogram Teacher Giveaway

This post is also located at my self-hosted

The Sustainable Backyard

blog.

Check out this awesome Monogram Tote Giveaway!

For her 100th post, Monogram Teacher has teamed up with Monogram Chick for this super-fantastic giveaway that ends on January 23rd. Monogram Teacher has such a great sense of humor as she blogs about daily happenings and her life as a first grade teacher.

Would you please let her know that I sent you for an extra entry?

Lighten the Load Challenge 2009

This post is duplicated at The Sustainable Backyard.


In my post, Lighten the Load Confessionals, I shared with you that I am challenging myself to rid myself of 11,500 units of household weight, personal weight and debt between now and the end of the year.

One UNIT = $1 or 1 lb.

Example: Personally lose 3 lbs + DH's loss of 5lbs + $200 in debt reduce + 100 lbs of household items donated, sold, recycled, etc. =

a loss of 308 Units for one week!

With this kind of progress over 52 weeks that would result in a loss of 16,016 units.

Understanding that reducing debt by $200 and reducing clutter by 100 lbs. each, and every, week are a lofty thoughts (I am avoiding the G--- word here), I feel I have can reasonably assume that my chosen unit target is attainable.

I am challenging myself and announcing my 11,500 goal publicly so I can solicit your help in motivating me to post my records for all the world to see.If you are interested in joining me in shedding unwanted, stress-causing, factors in your life....I welcome you with open arms. Set your own parameters to Lighten the Load in your life....everyone has their own concerns, stress buttons, etc. I just welcome having someone to share the challenges, exchange ideas and to celebrate the victories. If you would like, please feel free to grab the widget as small motivational reminder for yourself or as recognition for taking the first steps. If we develop even a small group, I may just have to design some real badges of honor for completing different levels of the individual challenges. Did that make sense at all?