Sustainable Gardeners and Farmers
Sharing knowledge to sustain our food systems and communities
This group will create an open, global forum where growers can share practical knowledge with each other, pose questions and find answers. It is open to experts, amateurs and to beginners who look to enrich their lives by learning to grow food. It will also provide a space to share concerns about current food systems as well as sustainable approaches. I form ...learn more
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YouTube as a Social Change Agent?
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http://www.seattleu.edu/home/news_events/magazine/details.asp?elItemID=MAG_1118
This article explores the power of 21st century flat-world communications in a You Tube 1-minute video social issue competition...
I like to view this article/clip in the context of the work of the developing group http://www.carrotmob.org/welcome.html
That kind of thing can be done in communities throughout the world and have direct impact locally to collectively create a global grass roots shift to values-based consumerism and social awareness. It would be great if more college and high school students could be encouraged to creatively utilize media-technology / culture to leverage change in ways like these.
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