Communities around the world are organizing to ensure their own food security.
From a permaculture perspective, community projects prioritize inclusivity and diversity, promoting interconnections, appreciating local resources, and building resilient systems. We encourage local food production, resource sharing, income generating, knowledge and skill sharing, the growth of vibrant communities with a strong sense of place, and the development of strong local leadership as examples of community activities and programs that produce a wealth of benefits.
We are happy to support such community projects as:
• Community gardens and orchards
• School gardens and garden mentoring programs
• Community learning gardens
• First Nation food security programs
• Faith community greening programs
• The creation of edible landscapes in public places
• The development of local permaculture networks
• Community food-shed mapping
• Small cooperative development
• Ecovillage visioning and design
• Local food system analysis and development
• Small urban farming enterprises