permaculture

[Bill McDorman <bm@seedsave.org>]

     Seed School is an innovative 5-day school designed to help 
participants create new regional and sustainable seed production and 
distribution systems. The workshop trains gardeners, farmers, seed 
savers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and anyone interested in 
turning the tide on the industrialization of our food and agriculture.

     Many growers are still purchasing one-size-fits-all seed every 
year. They could (and should!) be saving seeds they grow selected for 
the qualities and characteristics that work best for them. Those 
seeds get planted the following year increasing regional adaptability 
and true sustainability. This is diversity at its best. And we all 
know the saying: The strength of any ecosystem is a function of its 
diversity.

     Classroom time in this permaculture inspired program ranges from 
an introduction to genetics to modern database management (for those 
wishing to start a seed business or add a seed component to an 
existing organization). It is balanced with hands-on activities 
including harvesting, processing, germination testing and packaging 
seeds.  Special guest presenters this time include Toby Hemenway and 
Gary Nabhan.  Field trips round out your Seed School experience. 
Seed School takes place in the gorgeous Verde Valley in Arizona.

Please email for details: belle@seedsave.org
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Bill McDorman
PO Box 596
Cornville, AZ 86325
928.649.3315
bm@seedsave.org
http://www.seedstrust.com/