permaculture

[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

 because I do not have time to reply to this inquiry,  perhaps the list 
could respond  to Lenaya.  (PS: DO NOT HIT THE REPLY BUTTON IF YOU WISH 
HER TO RECEIVE YOUR MESSAGE. USE THIS ADDRESS: lpongan@yahoo.com

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Subject: Teaching Permaculture
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 22:59:32 -0800 (PST)
From: lenaya pongan <lpongan@yahoo.com>
To: keithdj@mindspring.com



Hello,
As a long time lover of the natural world, I have reached a point in 
which I can aknowledge that in order to preserve that which I value most 
in this life, I must change the way I live.  I am just starting out on 
my path towards sustainability.  The food-body-planet connection has 
called out to me and I am currently researching the different ways in 
which I can contribute.

My goals are to take a year off and organic farm throughout the U.S. 
(through programs like WWOOF) in order to build a connection between 
myself and the land.  Having a degree in biology, but no practical 
experience, I am taking a horticulture class to help orient me with the 
plant world.  As a part of the class I am required to research 
careers in the fieldj that interest me.  I have decided to research what 
is involved in teaching permaculture.

I would appreciate any information that you can give me regarding 
pursuing a job teaching permaculture.  If you could answer some of the 
following questions, it would be most helpful to me.

-What is required to teach permaculture?  Are there legal guidelines 
which must be followed?
-What would you recommend to prepare to become a permaculture teacher?
-What is the salary range that someone could expect to make as a 
permaculture teacher?
-Do you think that the field is growing?
-In your opinion what are the drawbacks to teaching permaculture?
          -What are the benefits?
-Is the permaculture movement as big in America as it is in other parts 
of the world?

And any other information that you think would be helpful would be most 
appreciated.

Thank you so much for your time.  Although I do not know exactly what 
road I will be traveling down, I know that I must follow my passions, 
which include a desire to be in balance with the needs of our ecosystem.






Lenaya Pongan
2739 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

(650) 922-4109 -Cell w/ VM
(415) 353-1609 - Work w/ VM

Please send email respones to: lpongan@yahoo.com <mailto:lpongan@yahoo.com>

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Culture's Edge at Earthaven Ecovillage
http://www.permacultureactivist.net
http://www.earthaven.org
http://www.bioregionalcongress.org