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“Emerging at the other end, we will not be the same as we were; we will have become more humble, more connected to the natural world, fitter, leaner, more skilled and, ultimately, wiser.”

Quote by Rob Hopkins

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Rob Hopkins, born in 1968, is a British writer known for his work in promoting Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and driving local economic transition. Hopkins' book, 'The Transition Handbook', has become a cornerstone of the global sustainable living movement. more

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