We need a pattern and a pattern language (system) for farming (not industrial agriculture owned by traded companies). I am not sure what the pattern name should be. Perhaps there are a few sub-patterns, e.g. family farming, local farming, co-op farming.
**Pattern Name:** Farming
**Introduction:**
**Illustration:**
**CONTEXT:**
**PROBLEM:**
**Forces:**
**THEREFORE (SOLUTION):**
**Actions:**
**Consequences:**
**Known Uses:**
**RELATED PATTERNS:**
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Food is the source of biological life. Farms and gardens are of local scale and therefore capable of harmonizing with the local culture, economy, and ecosystems.
Food, building materials, and renewable energy must be grown locally, especially as oil, gas, and coal are depleted.
Where do we have the most opportunity to make the most difference in our lives?
We believe the answer lies in the place where we live, our own neighborhood.
Relocalize Creativity is a big idea based on this opportunity. It is our chance (and challenge) to rebalance globalization and rebuild resilient neighborhoods.
The diagram below shows the components of Relocalize Creativity directed at farming and how they work together.
* [ ] ReLocalize * [ ] Farming * [ ] Farming Communication Platform * [ ] Farm Pathways * [ ] Farm Mentors * [ ] Tools * [ ] Farm Patterns * [ ] See the Farming Systems * [ ] Farming Programs * [ ] Farming Partners