Community Resilience and Resource Management

Tony and Amelia, homesteaders in North Carolina, are celebrating their three-year anniversary on the land. They explore the abundance of nature, finding oyster mushrooms and wild strawberries, while discussing the importance of symbiotic relationships in nature. The video highlights the economic and environmental issues of grocery store food waste and emphasizes the need for community resilience through skills and materials rather than reliance on money. The couple advocates for self-sufficiency and sustainable living as a means to build a resilient community.

What are Tony and Amelia planning to celebrate?

• Their three-year anniversary on the land

• A birthday

• A community festival

• Their new home

What do Tony and Amelia find while exploring their land?

• A hidden cave

• A herd of deer

• A large wild strawberry patch

• A new water source

What is the significance of the symbiotic relationships mentioned by Tony and Amelia?

• They support the ecosystem and meet human needs

• They increase property value

• They help reduce costs

• They make farming easier

What percentage of fresh produce in supermarkets is wasted?

• 40%

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

Why do grocery stores charge high markups on produce?

• To offset the loss from spoiled produce

• To pay employees

• To cover transportation costs

• To increase profits

What do Tony and Amelia believe communities should focus on for resilience?

• Building more houses

• Investing in technology

• Real resources like soil, water, and community

• Relying on city jobs

What is criticized as not making sense in the context of community resilience?

• Driving to the city for work

• Growing your own food

• Building community gardens

• Using renewable energy

According to Tony and Amelia, what provides more security than money?

• Having a high-paying job

• Investing in stocks

• Skills and materials

• Owning a large house

What is the main theme of Tony and Amelia's discussion on resilience?

• Technological advancement

• Community reliance and natural resources

• Financial independence

• Urban development

What do Tony and Amelia find at the end of their exploration?

• A patch of wild strawberries

• A new vegetable garden

• A group of wild animals

• A hidden spring