Rural Futures @RuralFuturesLab
Non-profit research & design collaborative exploring locally adaptive responses to the multiple challenges of contemporary rural life. #RuralRegeneration ruralfutures.substack.com Beaver Hills Joined April 2016-
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The ANPC now offers an interactive map of both native plant suppliers in Alberta (and beyond) as well as native plant demonstration beds. Head here to check out sites for inspiration and the reputable suppliers to source your own seeds and plants. anpc.ab.ca/?p=11519
Learn about the wonders of Alberta's grasslands! Discover the 🌾incredible plants, 🦬animals, and 🌎ecosystems that call these vast lands home, and learn why conserving them is so important. To register, go to naturealberta.ca/deep-roots-the…
😷🫁 Breathe Easy: Farmer's lung, caused by mold in crops, can lead to chronic lung damage. Protect your lungs and practice #FarmSafetyEveryday by wearing a respirator during certain farm tasks. 🌱🚜 Check out our "Save Your Breath" resource! bit.ly/SYBreath
Your farm's sustainability matters, and so does your privacy. 🔒 With the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), you can assess environmental risks, improve your operation, and know that your personal information is secure. Read more here: bit.ly/4huZLrn
Commons-based food production is rooted in fair and collaborative work, and can also serve to unite communities and build resilience across sectors. ruralfutures.substack.com/p/food-systems…
When co-ops thrive, economies become more inclusive, equitable, and resilient but #cooperatives can only thrive when supported by the right policies. This paper looks into some of the areas where policy can help cooperatives ncbaclusa.coop/policy-strateg…
The #food inequities that Siċaŋġu Co is working to address can be traced back to the eradication of bison herds by white settlers during the 1800s. Now, they're trying to bring it back to the land. @yesmagazine yesmagazine.org/climate/2025/0…
👀 Have you used our Regenerative Farm Map to find farms near you? 🌱 Our Map connects you with 175+ farms across Canada using regenerative practices and improving our ecosystems 🌿 Tag or name the regenerative farms YOU'VE discovered in the comments and show them some love! 👇
A great conversation with @bethsawin on #multisolving — a powerful and practical approach to community-based systems change. open.substack.com/pub/backloop/p…
Transforming food systems could cut emissions and enhance food security—yet only 2.5% of climate funding supports these changes. It’s time to prioritize food systems in #ClimateFinance to drive adaptation and mitigation❗ bit.ly/public-climate…
Tune in on this exciting webinar tomorrow on the impacts of climate change on wetlands in Canada's prairie parkland and western boreal forests and gain insight on collaborative efforts in climate adaptation and wetland conservation. 🌲 Register at: cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland…
EFP+: Global Equivalency in Sustainability for Alberta Producers. EFP+ is a single standard, based on equivalency to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platforms (SAI) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) bit.ly/3YNcBLC #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture
If you are someone who thinks #urbanfarms aren’t real farms, or if you’re someone who is advocating on behalf of #urbanfarmers and is looking to be equipped with new words, this article is for you. Read the full article here: thefarmerslandtrust.org/post/a-rebutta… #foodapartheid
Our January newsletter is out! Sign up for our newsletter on our website for monthly updates on calls for proposals, webinars, podcast episodes, blog posts, research and more! uab.ca/ali #LandUse #AlbertaAgriculture #Wildfire #UrbanPlanning #Biodiviersity
Waterfront properties are one of the most sought-after places to live. They are the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings. Boasting beautiful night skies and clean fresh waters, it's hard not to see the appeal. Shorelines are among the most vital…
The Government of Alberta is seeking your thoughts on improving water availability & water management strategies & tools in Alberta! Please visit the link to learn more about this engagement & how to participate. alberta.ca/water-availabi… Survey is open until January 10, 2025.
For the first time, researchers show Planetary Boundaries' growing impact on society. Since its initial proposal, the Planetary Boundaries have become widely recognised for advancing global sustainability in an era of accelerating risks. Learn more: buff.ly/3V7bpAC
The most recent issue of Lilipoh Magazine features The Farmers Land Trust on the cover and in an inside story! 🌟 thefarmerslandtrust.org/press You won't get to see the pictures in the online version, but the article is 1,000% worth reading! #Farmland #landaccess #farming #lilipoh
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