Resource Pack 54

January 1, 2000

Water scarcity is the single greatest threat to human health, the environment and the global food supply. Users at all levels – individual farmers, as well as communities and governments – must take initiatives that offer sustainable and environmentally-safe solutions to improve water management.

Resource Pack 53

September 1, 1999

We examine the transition to sustainable organic agriculture. Specifically, we will examine the case of Cuba, the first country in the world to initiate a large-scale conversion from chemical agriculture to organic agriculture. The Cuban conversion is an example of what a country and a people can achieve. Many other nations today have severe economic problems and face food shortages. Cuba is proof that a country can successfully change direction, even in the face of an economic crisis.

Resource Pack 50

November 10, 1998

Global warming. Deforestation. Desertification. Ozone depletion. The words are sprinkled throughout newspapers and newscasts around the world. Our planet is in peril. Our challenge is to find new ways to address these problems – and you can be a part of the solution. By reaching back to our oldest values of community and responsibility, we can rebuild respect for the land and the resources we share.

Resource Pack 49

July 1, 1998

In this package we discuss different types of Co-operatives and how they can enhance community development, entrepreneurs, and provide extra household income. Cooperatives can help farmers achieve their goals, helping their members to increase their income and skills and expand their farms, products and services.