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Welcome to Cherokee Resilience, a local extension of Community Resilience and a subsidiary of Take Action Cherokee. Through this biweekly newsletter, you will learn more about what it means to be resilient and develop a sense of independence from the commercial aspects of our lives that have replaced our communities and traditional ways of life. 

We are a membership organization that is just launching this new concept. If you would like to join or learn more about how to get involved join us at an event or reply to this email. In the future, we will have a way to enroll online. 

We are so excited for where God is taking this next level of support in our community and are grateful for each and every one of you!!

Tuesday Event

Please consider bringing a small appetizer to share.

• Promote self-reliance through substainable farming practices.
• Provide training programs on personal and community self-sufficiency.

October Garden Care in Northern Georgia From a Regenerative and Organic Approach 

In October, adopting a regenerative and organic approach to garden care in Northern Georgia involves practices that enhance soil health and biodiversity.

Here are some key strategies:

1. Cover Crops: Plant cover crops like clover or rye to improve soil structure, suppress weeds, and enhance nitrogen content.  Rye is a good choice for its deep roots and can be crimped in the spring to also act as a weed barrier for your spring crops.
   
2. Composting: Add kitchen scraps and garden waste to your compost pile. This enriches the soil with organic matter, promoting microbial activity.
   
3. Mulching: Use organic mulches (like straw or shredded leaves) to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and add nutrients as they decompose.
   
4. Natural Pest Management: Introduce beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and lacewings, and use neem oil or insecticidal soap for pest control, avoiding synthetic chemicals.
   
5. Soil Testing: Conduct a soil test to assess nutrient levels and pH. Amend the soil with organic materials based on test results to create a healthy growing environment.
   
6. Plant Diversity: Incorporate a variety of plants, including native species, to enhance resilience against pests and diseases while supporting local wildlife.
   
7. Water Management: Implement drip irrigation or soaker hoses to minimize water waste and ensure deep, consistent watering.
   
8. Pruning and Plant Care:  Practice selective pruning to promote healthy growth while encouraging biodiversity by leaving some dead plant material for wildlife.
   
9. Harvesting and Seed Saving: Harvest crops and save seeds from your best plants to encourage adaptability and preserve genetic diversity.
   

By focusing on these practices, you can build a thriving, resilient garden ecosystem that supports both your plants and the local environment.

"I do believe our ultimate list of Civic Duties is listed in the Preamble to the Constitution:

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

~ The Constitution of the United States”

Civic duty is also known as "civic responsibility" and the softer term "civic engagement."

The duty to obey the law generally includes the duty to pay taxes. This is sometimes listed as a separate duty.  Civic duty produces rights and freedoms. For example, rights and freedoms can't exist without civility."

- John Spacey, July 10, 2020 

• Strengthen local economies through the establishment of community-supported agriculture and local businesses.
• Encourage collaboration and neighboring communities for mutual benefit.

What is the impact in supporting local?

In the wake of Helene, another hurricane on the way, port strikes and our tax dollars flowing out of our country faster than a waterfall... what impact does this have on our local supply chains? We have seen first hand how many people are rushing to the stores and stock piling supplies either for their family or to support those in the wake of the hurricane.

We will highlight over the next few newsletters ways to bring more local options to your homestead. We are searching for not just information but also ways to educate and implement this into your daily life. Going back to the old ways if you will... back to the basics.

Resources are available to support local HERE

This week we will focus on the medicinal side. North Georgia Homestead is doing a Plant Walk on October 19th from 1-4pm, to educate more about edible and medicinal plants. We highly recommend you attend and learn more about using plants as medicine. 

• Offer educational programs on sustainable farming, community development, and personal growth.
• Develop partnerships with local schools and educational institutions.

FREE Online Event

October 14 - 18, 2024

Do you feel the burden of a thousand competing priorities?

You can experience freedom:  Sign up now for the God-Centered Homeshcool Online Summit 2.0 and reorient your everyday homeschooling around our great God.

• Support spiritual growth through community activities and mentorship programs.
• Connect experienced individuals with those seking guidance and mentorship.

The word that I shared in the last newsletter was about the understanding that God is holding court over His people, this nation, and this world.  We know that God is not mocked (Galatians 6:7) and at some point He will make Himself known by bringing justice to evil once it has accomplished His purpose.  I believe His purpose for America is to awaken His people to their need for Him and to repent and cry out to Him to re-establish His righteousness.  I know its difficult to accept that God has allowed evil to prosper for the last four years, but actually, we are the ones who have allowed this evil in our nation and even our churches.  But we also know that God acts with His purpose and His timing.

This last week started the Holy week of Biblical holidays.  Often we call these Jewish feasts, but God identified these as as His feasts (Leviticus 23:1).  Rosh Hashanah started Wednesday night, October 2nd and represents the day of God's judgement on the people of the earth individually and is called passing under the rod.  Consider the following scriptures over us and our nation and pray accordingly.  

Ezekiel 20:36-38 – God will purge us of His enemies

As I judged your fathers in the desert of the land of Egypt, so I will judge you, declares the Sovereign LORD.  I will take note of you as you pass under my rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant. I will purge you of those who revolt and rebel against me. . . Then you will know that I am the LORD.

Luke 18:7-8 – Justice will come

⁷  now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?   ⁸  "I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" 

Resilience Tip of the Week

What do we do if the cellular network goes down?

One of the most essential needs in an emergency is communication. We have seen this first hand in the wake of hurricane Helene. We are actively building a mesh network and invite you to learn more and help grow the grid. 

Refer to this guide for the type of radio you own. 

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