Hi Laura - I recently moved to Santa Fe, NM, so am not connected so much with the area you are looking at. I hope one of the other advisers will be able to help :) Best wishes, Jane

Hi Laura for Ashville NC contact janeAnne Narrin she is a designated Realtor® Green. For Connecticut there are two green community builders http://bycarrier.com/ http://www.brooksidedevelopment.com/ national wide website for green homes https://www.greenhomesforsale.com/ To find a designated GREEN Realtor® go to http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/find-nar-green-designee good luck

Dear Rebecca, Working Lands Alliance or the Nature Conservency may be better able to answer this. However, from my experience there are variables to consider before knowing what options there are. For instance, by "sustain" do you mean in its most recent natural state? Or is this part of a working farm or timber land? Leaving it in its most natural state in perpetuity would require conservation easements in the deed and to keep that easement when the land is passed down to a relative or sold requires the right kind of lawyer. Putting the land in some kind of protection for future generations of Monroe is fairly straight forward but we don't know what the next century will bring. Connecticut is dealing with the same kind of issue when it comes to state owned land. There is a bill in this year's legislature (SB70) that tries to deal with this kind of land preservation issue. Please contact the local Nature Conservancy as they do this kind of thing as their focus.

Marlene, You can write a book about this, it really depends on your budget, location and use of floor (kitchen, bath, familyroom, basement). I recommend the going to www.TheFlooringGirl.com to find answers. Here is a link http://theflooringgirl.com/request-a-free-consultation/frequently-asked-questions.html

Michael there are so many resources for you. Your local state or regional chapter of the US Green Building Council, Certified Greee Professionals at National Association of Home Builder, Realtors~Green. Here is a link for more http://activerain.com/blogsview/3707698/look-here-to-find-your-local-green-professionals-

Hi Riva, Thanks for your e-mail. Can you tell me more about your project? Thanks!

Oregon seems to be very open to this type of mind set. I hope it worked out!

connecting with a local healt food store to get bulk cheaper is a possibility. Starting a small coop of a dozn people that would enjoy ordering in bulk and get it cheaper, will consist of some work to organize. Not sure that area of Mich. is hot bed for the raw food diet but keep having conversations and you never know. I had know idea that Connecticut would be the home of so many places to get raw food in 2005 when I started a meetup.com group raw food did not exsist.

I have found a local investor here in CT that does support individual events or scholarship people to go to workshops and seminars. Putting it out there in your community by going to social events and sharing your story. Those that can and are willing to help will surface. Also an ad in a local "Natural Awakening" magazing may also help. Good Luck

Depends on where you live. Can you tell me where?

I found this... The City of Durango put an EV project out to bid. See the RFP at: https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com/Bids/ViewClosedSolicitations2.asp?TN=119260&AN=City+of+Durango&ID=1238

Hi Marlee, Yes to both of your questions at Rings End lumber with a number of locations through out Connecticut. http://www.ringsend.com/products/doors Good luck on your project.

HI Christa, I have heard all too many stories about families stuck in this situation. Habitat for Humanity is a great organization that recycles building materials in Connecticut and Nationwide. Here is their website; there is a recycle store next town over from you. http://blog.habitatcfc.org/ You can also try contacting your local building supply company to see if they or if they know of any contractor’s that have left over unused materials. Patience is key, rebuilding a home is a long process I wish you the best of luck.

Feel free to give me a call. My office number is 203-296-2207 or my cell is 203-650-5583

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Hi Crystal, Check with planning and zoning in your town, as a community greenhouse may have needed a permit to operate. Let me know if that works! Daphne

Dear Anne There are regional meetings of Land Trusts in Connecticut. The internet is probably the best place to start for that information. Connecticut is having its annual conference of Inland Wetland and Conservation Committees November 17th at the Sheriden Four Points in Meriden. It's 9 to 4. Many Land Trust people are there. Check out: http://www.caciwc.org/pages/annualMtg/index.html This may be of some help.

not able to find any updated info http://www.superpages.com/bp//Watford-City-Farmers-Market-L2253724146.htm

It depends on where you live. I live in northern Minnesota and winter crops here consist of carrots, onions, cabbage, potatoes, winter squash, parsnips and beets.

where are you from? Here is a great article http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-home-living/9-winter-vegetables-you-could-be-eating-right-now-and-how-to-prepare-them.aspx

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Abbie, try Local Harvest or Farmigo and see if they have any listings in your area. Good luck!