CARBON ECONOMY EDUCATION SERIES COMES TO SANTA BARBARA TO BENEFIT FARMERS, RANCHERS,
BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS.
SANTA BARBARA, CA - The confluence of climate change, billions of dollars being poured into the new ‘green’ economy and degradation of precious agricultural soils is challenging people across the philosophical spectrum to re-examine their approach to managing land, farming and ranching.
October 19th thru December 11th 2009 brings an all-star line up of instructors, scientists, farmers and land managers to share their experience and knowledge with fellow farmers, rancher, businesses and citizens from around the region. Inspired by results driven science and applications, the following Carbon Economy Courses are an outstanding chance to strengthen current land management practices with leading edge technology and practices from around the world.
Topics include:
· Holistic Management Introduction, Planning for Land Development, Financial Planning, Biological & Grazing Planning with Kirk Gadzia & Terry Gompert
· Soil Food Web, Compost & Compost Tea Technologies, & Microscopes with Dr. Elaine Ingham
· Broadacre Permaculture, Keyline Design, Water Harvesting Earthworks and more with Darren Doherty, Brad Lancaster & Warren Brush
· Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI) Technologies and Applications with Gunter Pauli
· Biochar Energy with Art Donnelly
· Natural Building Design & Planning, Methods & Systems with Michael G. Smith & Justin Kirmse
· Pathways to Relocalization with Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms
Gail and Gene Zannon of Santa Barbara Pistachio Company said, "We've been growing 100% organic pistachios for 18 years in Santa Barbara County and selling them in local farmers' markets and throughout the U.S. Our business depends on the health of our soils and environment. These Carbon Economy Courses, convened by Quail Springs and Orella Ranch, offer an important opportunity for the farming and agricultural community to stay on the cutting edge of the quickly evolving world of soil health, environmental protection and financial health of family farms."
These hands on courses are specifically designed to provide real world, applicable solutions for land owners and managers to improve their yields, maintain soil health, and provide authentic environmental improvement for the lands they manage or influence.
The courses are convened by Quail Springs Permaculture Farm and Orella Ranch, in partnership with local, national and international organizations including Australia Felix Permaculture, Holistic Management, Soil Food Web, ZERI, Living Craft Project, SeaChar, Polyface Farms, LoaTree, Christie Communications, and El Capitan Canyon Resort. The main venue will be Orella Ranch (orellaranch.com) north of Santa Barbara, CA on the Gaviota Coast.
For more information and to register, please go to www.carboneconomysb.com. For a postcard/flyer on the series, go to www.quailsprings.org/CarbonEconomySB.pdf.
Contacts:
Dave Fortson, Orella Ranch & LoaTree, david@loatree.com or 805.450.2357
Kolmi Majumdar, Quail Springs, carboneconomy@quailsprings.org or 805.886.7239
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