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What is the best way that you yourself
can help to implement real change in your community and the world? Do
you ever ask yourself that question? I truly believe that opting out of
the structures that do not serve humanity is one of the best ways to go
about this. If something does not resonate with you, or does not serve
the planet or the beings dwelling on it, then simply don’t buy into it.
For example, if you oppose genetically
modified foods and the companies that produce them, like Monsanto, then
don’t support them with your dollars. Stick to organic whenever possible
and do your research to ensure you are not buying products that use
ingredients produced by this company.
Many of the changemakers in our
society are planting seeds, and I don’t just mean that metaphorically —
they are literally planting seeds and starting to grow their own food.
This is a revolutionary act; it challenges our current structures in
many different ways. Not only does it mean you are taking complete
control of what you are putting into your body, but you are also
cutting down on the massive amount of energy used to produce and ship
the food sold in grocery stores. Why not take matters into your own
hands and grow your own food?
Guerrilla Gardening Is an Effective Form of Political Protest
Take Ron Finley, for example, who popularized the term Guerilla
Gardening. He inspires the world with his blunt assertion that the
corporate food system enslaves us, and he argues that our best weapon to
fight against this enslavement and take back our food freedom is
fertile soil. And he’s absolutely right: Without soil, we have nothing.
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“I live in a food prison… It’s all by design just like prisons are by
designs. I just got tired of being an inmate. So I figured, let me
change this paradigm, let me grow my own food. This is one thing I can
do to escape this predestined life that I have unwittingly subscribed
to.”
- Ron Finley
He makes an important point here. We don’t choose this life that we are
born into, but we still always have a choice about what we want to do
and create once we are here, especially once we become aware of the
systems that are in place. By simply growing your own food you:
- Drastically decrease your dependence on a corporate food system.
- Improve your physical and mental health by providing hands on, outdoor activity for yourself. After all, “Gardening is cheaper than therapy, plus you get tomatoes.” By tending to a garden, you are spending more time outdoors and therefore away from technology, both of which benefit your overall well-being immensely.
- Directly threaten Monsanto, who is raping the Earth of its nutrient-rich soiland robbing us of our health.
- Encourage the idea of community in both cities and rural areas and gain the opportunity to connect with more people and interact face-to-face with other potential changemakers in your city.
- Work to protect the soil that is still alive and prevent future disaster.
- Become more financially secure, as you would be potentially cutting down a large portion of your grocery bill. As they say, “Growing your own food is like printing your own money.”
- Set a great example for others to follow. Leading by example is one of the most effective ways to create change and is sure to spark the interest of many others, especially if you reach out and consider holding workshops or accepting volunteers to help you.
This movement is about taking your power back. As Henry Kissinger once said: "Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls the money can control the world." Growing your own food tackles these issues head on.
How Can You Start?
Unfortunately, not everyone lives in a
house with a huge yard or enough space for a garden, which means space
is a big issue for many people, particularly city dwellers. There are
many things you can do to get around this, however. You could reach out
to a friend that has land they aren’t using and offer them free food in
exchange for some of their yard space, for example. I don’t know about
you, but I’d say that’s a pretty good deal.
If this doesn’t work, or you don’t know
anyone with space for a garden, consider looking into community gardens
in your city. These are patches of land divided into lots that you can
essentially rent out for a season. If your city does not currently have
something like this, it is something that is definitely worth taking to
your city council and getting it started. Chances are your city will
jump right on board with funding for a project such as this.
There are also a number of DIY projects you can check out for an awesome balcony or patio garden, like these pallet gardens, or at the very least you can even just grow your own herbs in your kitchen!
If none of these options are available
to you, don’t sweat it — there is still a lot you can do. If you still
want to be a guerilla gardener, but absolutely can’t grow any of your
own food, then support your local farmers and markets by buying local.
Let your dollar be your political voice and spend it wisely.
No one can do everything, but everyone can do something! It’s time to take the power back!
Much Love
Alanna Ketler
Alanna Ketler
