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@publius@mastodon.sdf.org @SusiArnott@mastodon.green @GeofCox@climatejustice.social @junesim63@mstdn.social Recognizing that there is likely to be substantial disruption to human food supply chains in the near future isn't "pastoralist fantasy", it's basic situational awareness! While growing more of our own food isn't an option available to everyone, it's a good idea for those who are in a position to rent or buy a small plot (it's very cheap to rent an allotment here in the UK!), or those who already have large enough gardens for a vegetable patch.
Mike 🇬🇧
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The skills (let alone time & energy) aren't available to everyone, and they aren't easily acquired.
On our large allotment site in Central England I'd guess that 2/3 of the plots are like ours - barely managing to produce much more than sporadic crops that supplement mass produced food.
The quality of the fruit and veg may be generally excellent, but getting consistency and a sensible succession without gluts or famine is beyond most home producers.