The Mullumbimby Community Action Network was formed in response to Woolworth's potential high-jacking of our local economy with their multinational globalisation policies.
In contrast, we aim to localise; strengthen our economy sustainably, building community solidarity and resilience at this time of global warming and peak oil...
'The most important thing to remember is that we do have the power to change things. The destructive, global economy can only exist as long as we are prepared to accept and subsidise it. We can reject it. We can start today by joining the local food movement and reap the wealth of benefits from re-linking farmers and consumers. Fresh, local food for all may be one of the most rewarding — and certainly the most delicious — results of localisation.'
Extract from Going Local by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Director of ISEC and author of the inspirational classic, Ancient Futures.
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