Amy Allison’s Post

The right answers can only be achieved by asking the right questions. Is bring farming closer to the consumer a great idea? I think so. 

How do you fix flood-damaged rivers in the Midwest? In Indiana, Stantec worked with community leaders and farmers to restore the Yellow and Kankakee Rivers to protect the region’s key economic driver—agriculture. This video tells how we did it. https://lnkd.in/gX2WwyCa #EcosystemRestoration #Agriculture #GenerationRestoration

Approximately 80% of Scotland is under some for of agriculture. The pockets of wildlife friendly habitat on farms create Nature Networks through our countryside. We are increasingly recognising the value of farmland habitats in supporting biodiversity. 🐝🐞🐦⬛Really enjoyed working with NatureScot on this new guide outlining five broad actions for nature positive farming! Each action is broken into four key steps🐝🐞🐂🌾

HABITAT BANK: Commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Green Finance Institute has published The Farming Toolkit for assessing nature market opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eFk_WEXv We recommend reading their ‘Introduction to Nature Markets’, which provides a great overview of the markets that currently exist in England and why farmers may want to participate. Wanderlands is experienced in working with farmers and landowners to better understand and navigate these exciting nature market opportunities as they emerge. #sustainableagriculture #naturemarkets #naturerecovery #britishbiodiversity #naturalsolutions

What can we do to support the advancement of urban agriculture in Los Angeles, a major powerhouse in the nation’s food industry? Through our ‘Rooted Horizons’ report, a collaborative research effort presented in partnership with Los Angeles Food Policy Council, we’re elevating recommendations that emerged from the analysis of surveys, interviews, and cited literature on urban food systems and needs of local growers. Check out the key recommendations from our report that focus on community & collaboration, barriers in infrastructure & operational costs, and barriers in navigating & overcoming bureaucracy. Read more about the challenges, barriers, and opportunities to develop urban agriculture in LA County: larta.org/rooted-horizons 🌾 🌱 #RootedHorizons #agrifood #agriculture #urbanagriculture #foodequity 

“Urban agriculture will be key to building resilience in cities, building communities and mitigating a multitude of climate issues. In order to maximize the benefits, it’s important to consider how urban agriculture practices can be improved.” Read our latest blog post: “Examining The Urban Agriculture Debate” https://lnkd.in/gyNbCHes #CommunityGarden #UrbanAgriculture #SustainableDevelopment

How do you fix flood-damaged rivers in the Midwest? In Indiana, Stantec worked with community leaders and farmers to restore the Yellow and Kankakee Rivers to protect the region’s key economic driver—agriculture. https://bit.ly/3KhamZs #EcosystemRestoration #Agriculture #GenerationRestoration

Big Ag Is Draining The Colorado River Dry https://lnkd.in/dhQxuC2x #ColoradoRiverCrisis #foodsystems #watercrisis #agriculturalpolicy #animalagriculture #environmentalsustainability #watermanagement

🌍The Talbot River Healthy Environment Initiative supports farmers in the Upper Talbot River subwatershed to improve water quality throughout the region and downstream in Lake Simcoe. The initiative aims to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) that protect and enhance riparian areas- the transitional areas between water surfaces and uplands. What are some BMPs supported by the initiative? ➡️Buffer Strips: Adding permanently vegetated buffers along streams, rivers, ponds, wetlands and lakes to stabilize soils, slow the flow of stormwater runoff and act as a water filter. ➡️Exclusion Fencing: using physical fencing to exclude livestock from riparian areas lessens sediment disturbance and manure deposition in waterways. To learn more about BMPs in agriculture, visit: https://bit.ly/3RoYSWn

Did you know...❓ In the 2022-2023 financial year, Council carried out 20km of mechanical grooming to control roadside weeds, and a further 100km of follow-up weed management along sections of roadside. Weed management contributes to agricultural biosecurity, biodiversity protection, reduction of bushfire hazard and increase in amenity.