Permaculture is a creative and artful way of living, where people and
nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning, the
careful use of resources, mimicking the patterns found in nature and a
respectful approach to life.
Growing and selling wholesome food while also taking care of the land is
a challenge for most people who undertake small farming operations.
Relatively few have done so successfully without burning out. When
Permaculture design is applied to a food growing or farming operation,
wastes become resources, work is minimized, yields increase and the land
is restored. The farmer, her neighbors and his community benefit as well.
In this Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) Course, students will
learn the fundamentals of Permaculture while also meeting many growers
who have beat the odds and become solvent at small scale farming and
urban growing.
The emphasis of this course:
1. Using Permaculture design to enhance small scale farming and
suburban/urban food production
2. Transforming back yards, city lots, roof tops and community commons
areas into bountiful (& beautiful) gardens
3. Making a farming business economically profitable, socially
responsible and environmentally sound.
4. Minimizing work and reducing fossil fuel requirements for an energy
lean future
5. Fostering long term financial and food security for ourselves and
surrounding communities.
Course Details & Registration:
The course consists of 6 previously recorded webinars, 6 live pre-course
webinars, and 8 very full days on site.
The price for this course is $1,295, plus lodging, with a $100 discount
per person for groups and a $100 discount for registration before
January 1st.