Subject: [permaculture] Ancient history: archive of posts from my Fido Net BBS - an interesting sample
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:40:10 -0700
I have a reasonably large collection of archives of various PC and Agriculture mailing lists from years ago. I am in the process of downloading them to have copies on my own computer.
I ran across some Fido Net archives from my own bbs:
Those who are from that era will enjoy these posts to my sustainable agriculture echo (forum) SUST_AG which I was able to gate to the alt.sustainable.agriculture Usenet newsgroup, which I formed (started, thanks to UNC computer services).
A Norwegian permaculture guy and I started alt.permaculture. He was associated with the Norwegian Permaculture Society and created the most amazing logo for them.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- (16) Mon 27 Jun 94 13:15 By: Marlin Nissen To: All Re: Land available for Organic farming ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @PID: QE 2.76a+ @MSGID: 1:231/230 2E08397A Greetings
I am new to this BBS stuff, so I'll seem like a compu-cluts, but here it goes. We (me, my wife, sister-in-law, and brother) have purchased property in Southern Indiana. The idea is to convert standard agriculture land to organics and move down there ourselves. Live off the land .... grow our own food etc. kind of a Helen and Scott Nearing thing.
We are moving there within the next few years but are currently stuck paying for the land and our children are finishing school. Therefore we have been forced to do something with this land and as there was a traditional (chemical) farmer already signed up to the land when we bought it, he has been using it this year.
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If there is someone out there, between Louisville area (37 mi.), Indianapolis area (110 mi.), Cinn area (90 mi.) etc. who would be interested in Organic Farming???? We could cut them a good deal while still making a little money to help make the land payment. This could benefit both of us.
There is 28 acres avail. almost immediately and a total of 90 acres of tillable land, as well as 90+ acres of woods on the farm. We are also interested in sustainable living quarters and have helped build the first straw-bale home in Indiana. We would be interested in someone possibly building a place to stay on the property, if interested.
?????? Interested ???????? Signed : Ready for Ideas...............
Marlin Nissen
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- (17) Mon 27 Jun 94 17:49 By: Jim Clanton To: Cissy Re: compost ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:231/710 2E0879A6 I left this message earlier, but evidently went down with the rest. I was curious about shredded computer paper as compost on the garden, are inks O.K. etc.? If you have any info on this please let me know. Thanks!
---------------------------------------------------------------------- (18) Thu 7 Jul 94 13:46 By: Lawrence London To: ALL Re: TEST: bi-directional gating - SUST_AG<-->alt.sustainable.agriculture St: Local Sent ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:151/502 5e0db277 @PID: FM 2.02 This is a TEST only.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- (19) Wed 29 Jun 94 18:12 By: Doug Bashford To: all Re: Animal Protection list(1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:102/129.0 2e198758 Well, Ronnie Wright said to All on 23 Jun 94 about: Animal Protection list(1)....
Dear Friends, I am in the process of assembling a national list of Animal Rights, Animal Welfare, Farm Reform, and other animal protection groups and would appreciate any input you can provide me. If you belong to any of these type groups, either national or local, or know of any of these type of groups please fill out and return the attached form. If you do not know some of the information just leave that part of the form blank. I will need at least the Name and address or the Name and phone number of the organization. Your response can be posted to the following FIDO message areas: ECONET, ECOLOGY, SIERRAN, WILDBRD, WLDLIFE, ANIMALRITE
I would prefer that you send your reply to my Internet address: ronniejw@aol.com
I strongly encourage you to crosspost this message to other interested forums (Compuserve, Prodigy, etc.).
I hope to have this list completed within the next few months and will distribute the list as widely as possible.
Ronnie Wright
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History/Goals: (Date Organized, Reason, etc.) Past Achievements: Ongoing Projects: Future Plans: Membership Information: (Cost, Number of Members, Meetings, etc.) Volunteer Possibilities:
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Organization Name: American Humane Association Street Address: 9725 E. Hampden Avenue City, State, Zip: Denver, CO 80231 Phone: (303) 695-0811 FAX: E-Mail Address: Person To Contact: Office Manager
History/Goals:
The American Humane Association was founded in 1877 to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation in the treatment of animals. The association continues with these same goals today and works to assure that animals' well-being and interest are fully guaranteed.
Past Achievements:
The AHA has established the animal protection division. This division is a national federation of over 3,600 local and state animal care agencies and individuals. The division undertakes programs to prevent cruelty, neglect, and abuse of animals.
Ongoing Projects:
AHA works to promote quality standards for animal shelters and to reduce euthanasia rates in those shelters. The association maintains education programs for children and adults to show them the responsible way to care for pets. The motion picture industry is continually monitored to ensure that animals are treated properly. The AHA/Delta Society National Hearing Dog Resource Center coordinates and distributes information on the training of unwanted dogs for deaf and hearing- impaired people.
Future Plans:
The American Humane Association lobbies for legislation to prevent the abuse of pets, laboratory animals, zoo animals, farm animals, and circus and rodeo animals. Members receive legislative alerts informing them of animal welfare legislation tracked by the association.
Membership Information:
The AHA educates the public in the humane treatment of animals and has local members of the Animal Protection Division nationwide. --==<<< Continued next message >>>==--