Okay, Warning! This post is for those people who believe in sustainability and who understand it's more than being 'green'. If you don't see the connection between the cow in the field and the lump of meat encased in cellophane and styrofoam when you go to Safeway, you might be needing to read this too.
Food is important to life, and it's important to have food growing in sustainable methods and locations. There is a growing number of people who see the benefit (perhaps necessity) of growing food locally AND organically. And there were dozens of us gathered to hear from a panel of like-minded citizens at the monthly 'First Tuesday' event in downtown Vancouver.
The lead-in for the event reads: "Like air, water, and shelter, food is essential for life. Food plays a central role in our health, communities, customs, heritage, and culture." I'm not going to replay the information presented, but I do want to let you know that there are people actively engaged in protecting and improving our local food system.
There were many exciting projects discussed and some of the ones that caught my attention were the growing number of CSA's, the growth and interest in community gardens, and the recognition that codes and home owner associations can be changed to allow for food gardening in the front yards.
At my house, we have made a few plantings with an eye toward an edible landscape. Namely, raspberries. After attending this First Tuesday, I eager to move forward with more.
If you are thinking you'd like to live near an existing community garden, or find a neighborhood that is food-garden friendly, then I'm probably the most Natural Choice in real estate agents you'll find in Vancouver, Washington. I can even help you find the land if you're thinking you'd like to start your own CSA farm.
Whether you're looking for your first home, or possibly your last, or selling either of them, I have the patience and experience to help you make the best choice in Vancouver Washington. The Natural Choice in real estate is working with a professional real estate agent (me!) at Krogseng Real Estate who listens to your needs and works as a trusted advisor to get the best solution to your housing needs. We will give you a new attitude about real estate. If you are concerned about living a more sustainable lifestyle, Vancouver Washington may be the city for you. I specialize in knowing the neighborhoods in Vancouver Washington that have great walkscore ratings. Whether you want the low-maintenance condo lifestyle, a home that gets you off the grid, or a home that is something in between in Clark County, the natural choice in real estate will be someone that can help you find just the right home and neighborhood. If you're looking for homes that have been certified as green, you'll want to know I keep informed of the newly constructed homes and their various green certifications. Visit Krogseng Real Estate for more information.
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