Right now I think a lot about what is happening in our large system (the climate) and our local system (Us legislation).
I'm trying to understand the big picture and apply it locally. It seem like we are having to both solve problems while at the same time - figure out solutions to problems that may not be here but may be eminent. (poisoning of our food (and pollinators ) with pesticides/ climate change).
Our world is changing so rapidly, its sometimes hard to keep up. Specifically last year, I noticed in my own garden - we had a very wet June and a Very hot July. This affected how my seedlings started and what stopped producing in July. How will the climate act next this year, next year? Do I need to keep my seedlings indoors longer or not?
I am also thinking of things like conservation of resources, seed saving and edible landscaping. These are ways that we can become less reliant on systems that aren't working well for the "little guy". I just learned that decisions are being make to shift seed research toward proprietary genetics, patents, and commercial varieties rather than traditional seed diversity.
One thing that really interests me right now is the use of comfrey and stinging nettles as sources of fertilizer therefore reducing reliance on the need to buy a chemical.
Acting locally while being aware of things happening universally/globally will keep me busy!