Pathways to Relocalization with Joel Salatin, sustainable farming and food relocalization

advocate - Registering Now!

Joel Salatin, fulltime family farmer of the highly successful Polyface Farms, and recipient of the

Heinz Award for Environmental Leadership, is one of the world’s leading advocates of farming

and food relocalization. Featured in Michael Pollan’s book, Omnivore’s Dilemma, and in the

films FRESH and FOOD, Inc., Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms exemplify successful grass farming

and the farming and food relocalization movement. Joel is the author of six books including

Family Friendly Farming, Salad Bar Beef, and his latest, Everything I Want To Do is Illegal.

December 9, 2009, 7 pm - 9 pm

Public Talk: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 East Anapamu St, Santa

Barbara. Suggested Donation: $10

December 10 and 11, 2009

Pathways to Relocalization Training - two day training with Joel Salatin - Orella Ranch, north of

Santa Barbara

In this course, Joel will challenge participants to design pathways to relocalization based on his

own very successful model at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, and will also include

techniques and directions from the emerging relocalization movement.

Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic

catered meals

$450 Early Bird by November 4, 2009. $550 Course Fee by December 1, 2009

Course Schedule: The training begins at 9am on Thursday, December 10th and ends on Friday,

December 11th at 5pm.

Check out the host of inspiring topics Joel Salatin has planned for the training! Relocalization

Training Outline:(http://www.carboneconomysb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78:reloc

alization&catid=36:agendas&Itemid=60)

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More on the Carbon Economy Series Santa Barbara…

The Carbon Economy Educational Series offers trainings and public events in Santa

Barbara this Fall on topics of critical relevance to the environment and local economies,

with world class instructors and speakers. To register or learn more about the Carbon

Economy Educational Series - Santa Barbara at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.

FREE Community Event for Sustainability and Carbon Economy Info Session: Saturday

October, 24th, 6-9pm. Faulkner Main Central Gallery at the Downtown Santa Barbara

Library. Info session on the upcoming Carbon Economy Series, and bringing active local

organizations together to share ideas, projects, and resources with the public regarding global

warming, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, reduction of ocean pollution, or any other

pressing issue related to sustainability to create an open discussion forum about these subjects

to raise awareness, build support and strengthen our community. Please spread the word as

this is an open public event! Further questions please contact: Aubrey Falk - 805-815-5657 or

Guner Tautrim - 805-698-8823.

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Soil Food Web, Compost and Compost Tea Technologies with Elaine Ingham

October 30-November 1, 2009. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch

Restoring the Soil Food Web is essential to rebuilding soil health and productivity. Join Dr.

Elaine Ingham, world renowned soil microbiologist, to learn key soil health technologies and

practices. Last day to register is Monday, October 19.

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Sustainable Land Management - a two part training with expert instructors Kirk Gadzia

and Darren Doherty. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch. May be taken separately

or together.

Part 1 - Holistic Management with Kirk Gadzia, November 10-12, 2009 (*16 CEUs with

Society for Range Management)

Part 2 - Broadacre Permaculture and Keyline Design with Darren Doherty, November 12-

15, 2009.

Sustainable grazing and agricultural land management practices emphasizing soil building,

water conservation, and long range planning for productivity and health. Benefits include:

Improving soil health and biodiversity of rangelands and pastures. Increasing grazing and

wildlife capacity. Increasing annual profits and enhancing livelihoods. Optimally using rainfall

and conserving water. Growing healthier crops and achieving higher yields. Reversing

desertification in brittle environments. Breaking the cycle of food and water insecurity.

Enhancing family relationships. Last Day to register is October 27.

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ZERI systems design with famous ecopreneur and author, Gunter Pauli

Training December 3-5. Public Talk at Santa Barbara City College Fe Bland Auditorium,

December 5 evening

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Pathways to Relocalization with sustainable farming and food relocalization advocate, Joel

Salatin. Training December 10-11. Public Talk in downtown Santa Barbara, December 9

evening. Now taking registrations!

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A Special Thank You to Carbon Economy Educational Series current sponsors!

El Capitan Canyon Resort, Christie Communications, Santa Barbara City College Center for

Sustainability, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Edible San Luis Obispo, as well as a host of

network partners both locally and nationally. The Series is currently seeking inkind

sponsorships, as well as cash sponsorships to allow for a Scholarship Fund for low income

students. Learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.