Access to Land Animated Short

Apr 25, 2016 • Commons Alliance, Food Systems and Security, Land Access Strategies, Sustainable Farming • By Agrarian Trust

The video Access to Land is a short animated exploration of the question, “Why should we privilege access to land and natural resources for small agricultural operation?” Access to Land looks at the value of small farms in comparison to larger farm operations. Fewer pesticides and a higher net efficiency per acre are typical of small […]

A Cartography of Fantasia

Mar 23, 2016 • Land Access Stories • By Agrarian Trust

A Cartography of Fantasia is a 2-screen video installation that examines relationships between imagination, financial speculation, and the technologies our human species use to transform the ecology of this planet. In the work, a satellite is trying to make sense of a living environment that thrives in the aftermath of mankind. An alien like satellite guides […]

Growth in the “The World of Organic Agriculture”

Mar 18, 2016 • Land Access Stories • By Agrarian Trust

The global organic sector is the good news story in these uncertain economic times. Despite predictions to the contrary, the global organic sector continues to grow in value, land area, number of farmers and number of countries. “The World of Organic Agriculture” contains the latest information of the organic sector. It is published every year […]

Land Access: Agritopia

Mar 17, 2016 • Land Access Stories • By Agrarian Trust

Agritopia – Pioneering Agrihood, Reclaiming Village Life Interviewing Joe Johnston – Phoenix, Arizona   Agritopia is an urban farm and something of a modern village designed to flourish in suburban Phoenix. Launched a decade ago, this pioneering agrihood was developed by the original farming family, and spearheaded by their son, Joe Johnston. As a case […]

Mapping the Poison

Mar 11, 2016 • Sustainable Farming • By Agrarian Trust

The data for this map was sent to Reverend Billy by the New York City Parks Department. Monsanto’s Roundup continues to be the major weapon in New York City’s arsenal of herbicides even though the World Health Organization says glyphosate is a probable carcinogen. In fact, the frequency and volume of glyphosate used by New York […]