Steamy Garbage

This is Branden from Springfield. Nicole and I just finished watching Food inc. I was impressed by the variety of aspects that were considered. What was especially enlightening was the discussion of the bustling business of organics. I have lately felt, as the film aptly acknowledges, that the organic, free-range, local, etc. movement has been inevitably corrupted by capitalist greed i.e., Walmart. However, the film takes a refreshingly practical look at the enormous benefits of such a transformation. Not perfect, but decidedly better.

We recently submitted a donation request to Home Depot for the materials to build a large three-bin compost system. The soil we're currently planting in is less than ideal. Hopefully this system will allow the community to build raised beds in the future. It would also allow us to educate people, particularly young people, about sustainable gardening.