Urban Agriculture: London's Food Future

Saturday, November 19, 2016
London Public Library, Central Branch
251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
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The Role of Animals in Urban Agriculture

This session included presentations by Lorraine Johnson and Celeste Lemire. View session notes and videos of each talk below.
Lorraine Johnson (Author)
Lorraine Johnson is the author of more than 10 books related to environmental issues, urban agriculture, and native plant gardening, including City Farmer: Adventures in Urban Food Growing, 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens, The New Ontario Naturalized Garden; and The Gardener’s Manifesto. Lorraine has long been involved in urban agriculture. Most recently, she was the lead writer of the document “GrowTO: An Urban Agriculture Action Plan for Toronto,” the recommendations of which were accepted for further study by Toronto City Council in November 2012. A recognized North American expert on native plant gardening and naturalization, Lorraine teaches a native plant ecosystems course in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, and is the editor of Ground: Landscape Architect Quarterly.
Raising Eggs and Meat on Your Urban Farm
Celeste Lemire (Urban gardener)
Celeste has been interested in urban agriculture for many years, especially the keeping of small farm animals such as chickens and ducks.  Her hero is Vandana Shiva.  Her passion is studying soil ecosystems.  She is currently exploring permaculture, restorative agriculture, and the paleolithic diet.  These practices form a whole system that builds healthy soil. Healthy soil produces healthy food.  Healthy food builds healthy people.  Healthy people form healthy communities. Healthy communities are at peace.