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["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lfl@intrex.net>]

Stephanie Gerson wrote:

> hello again plantdbbbbeauties,
>
>    so I'm communicating with a woman who has quite a bit of (successful!) 
> grantwriting experience, and she asked me some important questions.  I 
> tried answering them myself, but would like to hear ideas from you.  One 
> foundation is interested in hearing from us, and would like an initial 
> proposal SOON (just a statement of purpose and estimated budget, not the 
> design specifics).  (If you'd rather not be involved with the 
> grantwriting aspect of this project - no worries.  But feedback is always 
> helpful, and I definitely cannot answer these questions alone.)  
> Following are the questions, and I wrote my responses below, 
> :p:l:e:a:s:e: add any of your own.
>
> 1. Generate a list of keywords associated with the project (so we can 
> search for appropriate foundations). 

The Landscaper's Art - The Horticulturist's Skills - The Farmer's Perseverance and Love of the Earth,Virtual Farmer's Market,Naturally 
Grown,Ecologically Grown,Sustainably Grown,Ecologically Grown,Biointensively Grown,Biogically Grown,Biological Agriculture,Biointensive 
Agriculture,Regenerative Agriculture,sustainably grown,ecologically grown,biointensively grown,fertile crescent,fertile crescent 
concept,food circles,foodsheds,food sheds,local,local organic market farmer,local organic market gardener,market farmer,market 
gardener,support your local organic market farmer,support your local organic market 
gardener,aquaculture,beekeeping,biocontrol,biodynamics,bioremediation,botany,calendars of events,certification,communications,community 
ecological gardening,naturalized plantings,native gardens,natural ecosystems,nature gardening,nature farming.Nature Farming,companion 
planting,composting,cover crops,crops,agronomy,special crops,csa,community supported agriculture,subscription agriculture,prescription 
agriculture,precision farming,precision agriculture,Sustainable Farming 
Connection,ecolandtech.homesteading,farmsteading,farmscaping,discussion groups,mailing lists,newsgroups,discussion forums,soil 
amendments,remineralization,remineralize the Earth,fertilizers,fertilizer,rock dusts,rock powders,rock 
meal,ecology,agroecology,education,employment,internships,apprenticeships,entomology,environment,frequently asked questions lists,frequently 
asked questions,faqs,FAQ,FAQS,farm coops,cooperatives,marketing cooperative,farm cooperative,marketing coops,farmers 
markets,fruit,gardening,greenhouse,greenhousing,health issues,health,safety,welfare,horticulture,regenerative agriculture,biological 
agriculture,organic agriculture,alternative agriculture,organic gardening,permanent agriculture,natural 
agriculture,hydroponics,ipm,IPM,integrated pest management,biological pest 
control,biocontrol,issues,events,calendars,news,landscaping,farmscaping,literature,livestock,mail order,market gardening,market 
farming,biointensive agriculture,CSA,marketing,microfarming,mycology,net resources,Internet resources,Web 
resources,Weblinks,links,URLS,nitrogen fixation,nuts,organizations,permaculture,preservation,seedstock preservation,heirloom 
varieties,heirloom seeds,seed preservation,seed preserving,seed saving,remineralization,software,soil science,soil quality,soil 
ecology,agroecology,agroforestry,magazines,books,journals,newsletters,subscription farming,prescription 
farming,suppliers,symbiosis,tools,tool making,hand tools,tool dealers,labor intensive agriculture,dryland agriculture,vermiculture,worm 
farming,weather,bats,birds,butterflies,bees,insects,frogs,spiders,ponds,water impoundment,water 
quality,aquaponics,hydroponics,aquaculture,ponds,pools,water impoundment,streams,wildlife,rural life,rural skills,herbalism,medicinal 
herbs,herbal medicine,soil quality,herbal references,herbs,culinary herbs,herb growing,companion planting,growing for 
profit,interplanting,succession planting,ecology,veganism,vegetarian,vegan,vegetarianism,recipes,intentional communities,community 
gardening,community,sustainable development,sustainable communities,organic certification,certification,organic 
standards,ecosystems,rec.gardens.ecosystems,garden ecosystems,eco-community,intentional 
community,eco-village,eco-villages,eco-communities,commune,communes,intentional communities,sustainable communities,sustainable 
community,community gardening

and many more

> 2. What is an estimate of the actual number of pemaculture practitioners
> there are? (I know this is somewhat impossible to answer, but significant 
> when applying for funding.)

50000 in the US,  20000000 worldwide (many practicing PC may call it 
something else,
if anything)
> 3.  How will Permaculturists benefit from this project, or encourage new 
> members?

Their collective knowledge will be pooled in one interactive, co-evolving 
location for
roundtheclock, permanent access - all resources therein could be made cross 
platform
compatible and portable within different media formats, i.e. sound files, 
video, text data, DB,
still photos and any form of man-made or computer-generated graphical art

> 4.  Besides Permaculturalists, who will benefit from this project and 
> how?

Everyone else who are essentially potential permaculture practitioners, hands 
on or armchair.

> 5.  Given that most people do not have the interest, or the space to
> grow their own food, what can be done to make large scale organic farming
> more sustainable, and how will your program contribute to that effort?

Spread knowledge of permaculture methods and practices and how they affect 
and can enhance Man's coexistence with
his surrounding environment and his fellow man - sustainable farming 
practices then will be adopted on a broad scale
as this happens.
> ||||||||||||||||||
>
> A few answers:
>
> 1.  Keywords:
> ∑ Permaculture
> ∑ Sustainability (or environmental sustainability)
> ∑ Self-reliance
> ∑ Local 
> ∑ Community/community building
> ∑ Sustainable agriculture
> ∑ Food
> o Food security
> o food safety
> ∑ Virtual communities/telecommunications/networking
> ∑ Education
> o Interactive education
> o Environmental education
> ∑ Collaboration
> ∑ Research
> ∑ Knowledge base
> ∑ Gardening
> ∑ Preservation
> ∑ Sustenance
> ∑ Conservation
>
> 2. ??
>
> 3. Benefits to Permies:
> ∑ advancement of field 
> ∑ cross-pollination of knowledge
> ∑ a way to offer information
> ∑ a way to access information
> ∑ tighten network
>
> It will encourage new members by making information more accessible, in a 
> more applicable form.  
>
> 4.  Will Benefit Individuals seeking to incorporate sustainable practices 
> into their lives
> ∑ Practical methodology for doing so (customizable guild design tool)
> ∑ Contacts with advanced Permaculturists
> ∑ Resources/references
>
> *This is a tough one, because presumably this will benefit only people 
> who have internet access, and are already interested in Permaculture 
> (this project will not necessarily promote large-scale Permaculture or 
> encourage institutionalized agriculture to become more sustainable.  We 
> could say that it will help the world’s hungry/poor by equipping others 
> with the ability to help them help themselves?  What do you think?  
>
> 5.  Also a tough one- becuase perhaps Permaculture has no intention of 
> being applied on a large-scale (yes in terms of widespread practice, but 
> not necessarily in terms of large-scale agriculture)?  How to respond?  
> Is the vision of Permaculture consistent with this question-- or does Pc 
> seek to be practiced by few on a large-scale, or by many on a small-
> scale?  Or are both compatible- the former as large scale organic 
> agriculture and the latter as Pc?  hmmm...
>
> would Love to hear back asap.
>
> thank you,
> *Stephanie
>
> ps.  I said I would be MIA for a bit...but I just can't help it, this 
> project is so exciting!
>
>
> +++++++++++++++
> Stephanie Gerson
> sgerson@stanfordalumni.org
> 415.871.5683
>
>
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