Type: Toolkit

Theme: Environment & Sustainability

Format: PDF

Publisher: CCIVS

Year: 2018

The "Sustainable Food Production Toolkit" provides comprehensive guidelines and strategies for implementing sustainable agricultural practices. It addresses the critical need to rethink traditional agriculture to combat the degradation of resources like soil and water and the impacts of climate change. This toolkit offers practical advice on various topics including soil health, water management, seed saving, permaculture principles, and creating microclimates. It emphasizes low-cost, energy-efficient methods that respect biodiversity and the natural environment. The document aims to empower individuals and communities through improved nutrition and skills, potentially creating income through sustainable practices. This resource is designed to be applicable on scales ranging from small gardens to larger farms.