By The Minister of Information JR With the economic depression setting in and the effects of global warming being seen all over the planet, people are having to find ways to employ themselves as well as create cost effective healthy, earth friendly alternatives to expensive fast food and cheap gmo-products. One organization helping guide residents to a more sustainable way of life is the Village Bottom Farm in West Oakland. How is this new “green consciousness” and the existence of the farm affecting a low-income, crime-ridden neighborhood like West Oakland? Tune in to find out from Block Report Radio’s Minister of Information JR, who’s covering the story.
Posted by Spot. Us on 08/03/09Today, I went and interviewed City Councilwoman Nancy Nadel for my story on the Village Bottoms Farm. I wanted to talk to her and get her take on the project, as well as get her opinion on the "green movement".
Her district, is one of the most active districts in the Oakland green movement, because it is home to the Village Bottom Farms, the Mo Betta Food Market, a number of community gardens among other things.
During the interview she talked about the green movement being an economic necessity for her district. I don't want to be too extensive in saying exactly what I will use from this interview. I want to listen to it, and jot down some notes. After I write this, I'm off to the Village Bottom Farms to interview Marcel Diallo, the owner.
Posted by The Minister of Information JR on 06/30/09
