ECOSYSTEMS AND WATER

Learn about how diverse and rich ecosystems sequester carbon, taking it out of the air and storing it in the soil. Life on Earth depends on water, and of all the water on the planet, only 2.5% is fresh. Keeping fresh water clean and available is critical for life. Putting the carbon back where it belongs not only has a positive impact on climate change, it also leads to healthier soils and more nutritious foods.

RESOURCES FOR AGRICULTURE

UN IPCC report on agro-ecology

Agriculture and Climate Video Playlist Featuring lectures and programs by Allan Savory, John D. Liu, Judith Schwartz, Christine Jones, et al 

Cows Save the Planet: And Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth by Judith Schwartz
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Sprout People Resources and tutorials to help you grow food in your own kitchen

​ORGANIZATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE

Speak for the Trees

Grow Natives Mass

Wild Ones

Native Plant Trust/Garden in the Woods

Northeast Organic Farming Association

Farmers to You
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Landcare Australia  

ACTIONS

• Support Regenerative/Restorative Agriculture Practices
  
• Support farmers whose practices are restoring the soil
  

• • Join a CSA
    
  • Purchase from Farmers Markets
    
• Join a Community Garden - or start one at your synagogue
  
• Replant your lawn with a mix of native perennials
  
• Plant a garden at home or at your synagogue
  
  • Don’t even have a balcony? Try sprouting!
    
• Plant trees at your synagogue - or in your yard
  

RESOURCES FOR ECOSYSTEMS

Beantown Jewish Gardens

Boston Food Forest Coalition

Center for Biodiversity

Adamah

Speak for the Trees Boston

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/atlanta-creating-largest-public-food-forest-in-us/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=04-06-2019
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https://www.geofflawtononline.com/

Contact JCAN-MA if you want to work in this area.