Abundance
of life, of food, of water,
of diversity, of health,
of beauty,…
around us
Helping ourselves
to more pleasure,
health, and safety
What if agricultural lands around us
– while producing our food –
were full of life?
Life is made mainly of carbon and water
The more life,
the more carbon captured
& the more water retained
-> the more climate restoration & stability
Maximum plant growth per area
tall plants, medium plants, small plants
Balance of insects and animals,
all with natural predators,
that does not let any one species take over
Water that stays
in local water cycle
for all life to enjoy
Soil that lets water infiltrate,
replenishes reservoirs,
& limits soil erosion
More stable microclimates,
cool in summer, warm in winter
protect against wind, hails, sun etc
Strong perennial plants
that better withstand climate extremes
more than “baby” annual plants
Healthy plants and animals
naturally disease resistant
Diverse production
-> if one harvest fails
there are many others
Nutrition from plant material
& through symbiosis
with fungi and other microorganisms
Over time no irrigation needed
No agrochemicals needed
What do we enjoy when inviting the living onto our lands?
Pleasure
Tasty food
Lush surroundings
Better weather
Health
More nutritious food
Agro-chemical free food, air, and water
Mental and physical health by more pleasure
Safety
Better ensured food and water supplies
Stable food prices independent of world events
Fewer climate extremes (floods, fires, etc)
Did you know...?
Eating one unit, e.g. a carrot, of a food produced in a healthy environment can give as many nutrients, i.e. vitamins, minerals, etc,
as eating 3, 40 or even up to 200 of the same food produced industrially, depending on the food and the nutrient.
For 1 € invested in beneficial land management an estimated 7-8 € is saved on infrastructure reparation costs alone
Food for thought...
98% of food consumed in France is imported and supermarkets have about 2-3 days of storage. The same trend goes for most European countries.
What happens if the transport system breaks down?
Worth considering...?
Rather than heading for a Mad Max scenario and only feeling safe in a bunker, how about going for safety for everyone?
Aren’t we only really safe once everyone is safe…?
How agricultural lands are managed affect us all
Yet, who decides how lands are managed?
Terra Abundantia proposes: "anyone"
Let's create abundance around us, hectare by hectare
of life, of food, of water, of diversity, of health, of beauty,…
How it works
Like considering agricultural lands around us as our big, collective, nourishing gardens
and engaging gardeners / farmers together to cultivate them
Cultivation by Terra Abundantia
Access agricultural land with rural lease
– capital light –
– elaborated to protect investments –
Employ passionate, plant-loving project leader
to design, install, and maintain
– with guidance from experts –
healthy, food-producing ecosystems
Cultivation methods inspired by syntropic agroforestry, food forests, permaculture, etc.
– as close to “the wild” as possible –
– no agrochemicals –
Harvest, transport, processing by local professionals and by you if you want to
Free, regulated access
for local professionals
– a bit like fisheries –
Produce and processed products available for purchase
where professionals decide to sell
– on markets, in stores, in restaurants,… –
Access decided upon locally with project leader
Could be to specific produce on a specific day a week
for selected local business owners
Free access
for individuals
– as we have for mushrooms in the wild –
Anyone welcome to harvest at any time
– no reception or surveillance costs –
– allows for the movement to spread, “seeing is believing” –
– frequent guests encouraged to contribute -> “self-regulated” by community? –
– social justice –
Local seasonal harvesting guidelines provided by project leader
How we make it happen
We contribute
Essentially, we subscribe to creating
healthy, food-producing ecosystems near us
We spread the word
We invite our family, friends, colleagues, local
elected representatives to join the movement
If very motivated
We help out
Companies
Public sector
Anyone
Movement inspired by
Social security inception
Initially, in early 1800s, citizens gathering to create
and contribute to a fund providing security when in need
Zero Foodprint
Businesses & anyone donating 1% of revenues
to fund farmers to transition ever more hectares
Municipal farms
Public sector employing farmers to produce
food for public canteens, especially at schools
Community Supported Agriculture
Citizens desiring locally & respectfully produced food
gathering to ensure income to farmers providing them
Terra Abundantia enables companies, public sector, and anyone
to change the way agricultural lands are managed
for the benefit of all
– a non-profit organisation & a grassroots movement –