Author Archives: leogaggl

Young farmers

Posted on September 27, 2011 by leogaggl

This is a well made Video/TV story on young people choosing small scale farming as a career in the US. Very inspiring and thought provoking to see how such a career can have so many benefits. If I had a chance … Continue reading →

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3D food printers – the ultimate evil ?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by leogaggl

Just stumbled across this article “3D printing: soon, a food printer in every kitchen” “The CCML food printers require edible inks and electronic blueprints called FabApps. This machine prints food using multiple cartridges, going line by line until the desired … Continue reading →

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GoodFishBadFish: Seafood and Sustainability

Posted on August 27, 2011 by leogaggl

Came across this excellent Australian website featuring an online tool, designed to assist home cooks and people interested in seafood choosing the right fish for the dish. The Right Fish for the Dish: pick your fish from a list to find out … Continue reading →

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Changes in zoning laws for urban agriculture

Posted on July 28, 2011 by leogaggl

Zoning laws in some jurisdictions are a stumbling block for many urban (& community) agriculture projects. While some local Government bodies are sympathetic and some even encourage the creation, there are a substantial number who are indifferent at best. This … Continue reading →

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