Jordan Blake

I am very interested in the concept of we the people being savvy, earth conscious folks who form interdependent relationships amidst a ethically reliable, safe, sustainable, innovative and equitable community food system. Within this system, there is such a wide spectrum of economic and community development possibility, that it ends up being completely necessary to have a visionary approach to ground and prepare us for the challenges that lie ahead. I believe there is a way to solve the major crises of our time. For this to come together, I believe we need to focus on community resiliency, together with a 21st century land ethic, revealing to people the power that they have to make a difference, moving beyond the need for a savior. When we practice and reflect together on what works when it comes to creating a local, sustainable economy from the ground up, I believe that the spirit works through us to repair the damage that has been done. I intend to focus my research on community and