Agricultural Aperture

A series written and published by Brix Bounty Farm throughout 2011-12 focusing on topics which give us greatest pause, concern, and hope as we look to the future of agriculture on the Southcoast of Massachusetts.

Summer Squash, June 2010 Brix Bounty Farm

Planting Seeds: a Prosperity of the Commons Wishlist of Actions & Ideas

(Intro and  Wish List for 2011)

Pulse of Photosynthesis Fund – Improving the Circulation of Capital to Enhance Southcoast Agricultural Capacity –

for Pulse of Photosynthesis Fund info contact Derek.

Soils Institute – Elevating Soil Stewardship to a Society-Wide Priority –

for Soils Institute info contact Derek.

Agricultural Aperture Series Introduction (January 6, 2011)

Looking Ahead to the Next Decade of Southcoast Agriculture and Beyond

Please note:  we’ll be redirecting our attention to our Agricultural Aperture series in Fall 2011.

#1 – Impact of Peak Oil on Food and Agriculture on the Southcoast

#2 – Land, Resources, and Climate Change

#3 – Exposing Externalities – Ecological Economics

#4 – Reversing the Trend of Nutrient Decline in our Food Supply

#5 – A Return to Vibrant Local Foodsheds

#6 – Labor&Agriculture – Who and What

#7 – Seeds and Technology

#8 – Soils:  A Foundation for Health

#9 – Diversity: A Necessary Strength

#10 – Developing New Knowledge and Skills

#11 – Wealth, Capital Investments, and Value (s)

#11b – What if…

#12 – Celebrating Community Connections