Come ye farmers

…The gathering will address the local production of food, which is not just some airy-fairy collaboration of mulchers and composters, but a “grow your own,” pragmatic, utilitarian means of addressing the future of the Roaring Fork Valley.

“Awareness is growing concerning global oil supplies peaking, resulting in the gradual decline in availability of petroleum fuels and the escalation of prices for nearly everything, from food and heat for our homes, to clothing and transportation,” states meeting coordinator Brook LeVan of Sustainable Settings.

“Concerns about Peak Oil can be an impetus for positive change,” LeVan says. “What does this mean for our community? How do we design and create a sustainable community based on other energy platforms? What can we do about it now?”

These are serious questions, especially if you hear the rumblings of a future where energy scarcity not only drives up the prices of necessary goods but also makes them sparse. That’s why the April 6 meeting will provide fertile ground for budding agronomists.

Aspen Times