permaculture

[Claude Genest <genest@together.net>]

Eco-Farming ’02
The 2002 Acres U.S.A. Conference
Register now to hold your spot — Dec. 12-14, 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana

    The annual Acres U.S.A. conference sets the standards for innovation and learning. It is where you find farmers and consultants from every side of organic/sustainable farming who come together to share their experience and expertise. Attend the non-stop event, learn the latest in cutting-edge technology and methods applicable to commercial-scale enterprises, and return home ready to make your farming operation the best it can be. Complete agenda online!

Seminars & Workshops — Presentations by leading authorities and practitioners of ecological agriculture — farmers, consultants, and scientists.
Eco-Consultants’ Hall — Bring your soil audits, yield data, herd health records, etc. and spend in-depth time with leading advisors … no additional fees!
Trade Show — See the latest offerings from almost 80 firms offering fertilizers, biostimulants, livestock health, marketing assistance, and more!
Video Theater — The video theater shows sustainable agriculture films gathered from throughout the world all day long.

    Ancillary meetings to be held in conjunction with the 2002 Acres U.S.A. Conference include Organic Farmers' Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM), the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association annual meeting, and the Organic Trade Association's Organic Suppliers Advisory Council.
 

Eco-Ag University ’02
In-depth learning on soil fertility, soil life, small-farm diversification

Elaine Ingham, Ph.D.
This in-depth workshop with internationally renowned scientist, consultant Elaine Ingham will give you new insight into the various life forms in your soil and arm you with specific techniques and technologies to tilt this essential asset to your favor. Topics include: understanding the soil foodweb, composting for optimal soil life, compost teas, organic certification rules and their affect on composting and compost tea use.Two-day workshop fee, $300.00 more information


Green Mountain Permaculture: Solutions, Sustenance, Sustainability

"What Permaculturalists are doing is the most important work being done on the planet."
David Suzuki

"The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land."
Abraham Lincoln

"Clever men solve problems, wise men avoid them."
Albert Einstein