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Permaculture Village

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Chicken Coop Co-ops

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Yoshi Sugiyama replied to Yoshi Sugiyama's discussion Any interest in Certified Organic Straw from Fraser Valley? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Hi Alyssa, I'm sorry for my VERY late reply. (I just found your message where it shouldn't be!) Thank you for offering the information. I'll continue exploring a good use of great local organic resources. All the best, Yoshi"

Feb 24

Alyssa K replied to Yoshi Sugiyama's discussion Any interest in Certified Organic Straw from Fraser Valley? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Hi Yoshi, I have done a straw distribution from my house before, but the person you really want to talk to is the woman who did all the straw distribution before my attempt. Jean Kindranksy I think. She can tell you what you might expect. $15 is a…"

Dec 20, 2014

Yoshi Sugiyama replied to Yoshi Sugiyama's discussion Any interest in Certified Organic Straw from Fraser Valley? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"Hi Evonne, Thank you for your interest. I confirmed more details and pictures are attached. Certified Organic Straw Bales (certified by BCARA) 14”x20”x40” Approximately 35lbs each Oat or Rye straw Grown in Agassiz,…"

Sep 3, 2014

Evonne Strohwald replied to Yoshi Sugiyama's discussion Any interest in Certified Organic Straw from Fraser Valley? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

"I am interested - how much per bale? Evonne"

Aug 30, 2014

Yoshi Sugiyama added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops

Any interest in Certified Organic Straw from Fraser Valley?

Dear Chicken Coop Co-op members,Last week, I was in Fraser Valley helping my friend's farm baling straw. (nice hot weather!) My farmer friend is wondering if there is any interest in certified organic straw among backyard chicken communities in the city. The straw are nice and clean and organic certification detail is available.I live in East Van and am thinking that my home can be used as a distribution point for people to pick up. I would like to learn how much demand is out there and think…See More

Aug 28, 2014

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Yoshi Sugiyama joined Village Vancouver's group

Permaculture Village

Transition is based on, and inspired by, Permaculture principles. Permaculture is permanent agriculture and permanent culture. We will be approaching 'creating sustainable habitat' in many different ways: regular design & demonstration projects; Social permaculture; workshops. Permablitzes, Blitzes or Permaculture Energy Transfer or Pet Day are days that we go on site collectively create systems which cycle energy toward win win win economy. Food forests provide abundant gardens and parks…See More

Aug 28, 2014

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Yoshi Sugiyama is now a member of Village Vancouver

Jan 23, 2013

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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?: Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Renfrew-Collingwood

Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...: food, agriculture, economy, politics, permaculture, bee keeping, animal husbandry, transit, energy, architecture, human condition and societal development

There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!): building, gardening, farming, cooking, baking, biking

What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?: too many to list...to be completed

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