"De-centralization, aka "Localization" is the name of the game going forward. This is by no means a simple task. It is in no way about "reverting back" to something but is all about inventing an entire new…"
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Jef Jelten replied to WIN Admin's discussion Collaboration vs. Competition, or, "Same Ole Same Ole vs. ...Something Different?"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Ok, just a few questions that I am sure will not jeopardize non-disclosure.
Does Farmland LP underwrite this farmer/operator who wrote an endorsement, pay any of his feed cost, operating cost?
Does Farmland LP currently charge this operator a…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"OK, I shall respond.
There is no question that lending went way beyond a simple agreement between lender and borrower. If you do not understand the dynamics of what went on over the last 5 to 10 years then we probably will not be able to understand…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"I am not going to get into it here. I stand by my earlier comment.
I will say that I made it very clear that I am against Farmland LP not Jason.
Also jason is being disenginious by implying that the farmers are to blame for getting…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"The farming systems and biology that Jason speaks so passionately about are extremely important and does absolutely represent the way forward.
However Farmland LP is not at all the way to achieve this goal. Farmland LP is effectively driving…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Well said Bill - You are of course right, Balance is key. Balance and resilience are what I am constantly aiming for. I didn't mean to imply no regs, just that all too often regulation forces out the little guy (sometimes I almost think that…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"IMO increasing regulation has the unfortunate net effect of confining the process to a point where we end up increasing the potential risk of concentrating bacterial threat, (which can only be addressed with CHEMICAL mitigation ie. top 3 chem.…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Is it a lack of USDA, or too much USDA?"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"There are many mobile slaughter units in the area.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=oregon+Mobile+Slaughtering&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
I know a guy out by Scio."
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"That is a shame. I have talked with Jennifer several times and she really understood the economics of localization and the critical roll that food processing plays in increasing local food production.
By the way it looks like are going to get some…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Well said Jason.
However considering what you say it sounds like we all should be wary and resistant to the repatriatization or laundering of the massive amounts of money which makes up the bulk of the wealth which is actually ill gotten gains,…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Great comments guys!
One of the things I have been thinking of is talking about investment in localization as an investment in quality of life. Sure you can spend your wealth to buy a big house, nice car, vacation, etc. but when it really comes…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"That was a great piece on food security and Peak Oil Jason. A very important issue indeed.
I personally would like to see more emphasis on Food Processing, however non-glamorous it may seem this is where the focus needs to be for a multitude or…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Just a little free association here.
Slow food is less food but of highest quality, taste, nutrition, enjoyment thus more beneficial for health and spirit.
Slow money is buying less but of highest quality locally available, investing in and…"
Jef Jelten commented on William Ray Ford's group Slow Money Alliance
"Hi Bill - I'll match your original investment in this new bumper sticker start-up you got going ;-}
The trouble with just saying "buy local" is that it is also saying spend more, during a period where most folks are trying to spend…"
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- At 5:10pm on February 12, 2010,
William Ray Ford said… - Thanks for the positive comments Jef. You are all over it! I like the idea but am not sure at what point we call for a physical meeting. I would like to see a couple of dozen passionate folks discover the Slow Money Alliance group here on WIN. Just my thoughts. Thanks for joining.
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