Re: OT - What's going to happen as we start running out of cheap gas to guz

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> And keep in mind that until, oh, 50-100 years ago, petrol wasn't

used to grow food at all. I can do a decent job growing a LOT of food

with my own two hands (tho a tractor sure is nice to CLEAR the land in

the first place). It's amazing how much food one person can grow.

There was one guy who wrote a book ... he only has one acre, but he

grows $30,000 worth of produce on it, selling to specialty markets.

The average city lot can grow enough cabbage, collards, fruit, etc.

for one family.

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> Heidi Jean

Heidi,

We do use a powered tiller, but let's face it, a plough/mule combo

works fine too ... and keeps the body in shape. Praps after you

develop Glutenator Brand Beer you'll come up with the Plough Princess

Workout (accesories not included), lol.

Yeah, a whole lot of foods can be grown in small spaces. I think

has some good tips on that. City chickens are the hot ticket

presently in the media, too. Give me eggs and fermented vegetables,

and I am good to go.

I just read today that food prices are increasing because of fuel

costs. Buying & growing locally is just better any way you look at it

(unless you live in an unsustainable area).

Deanna