[Santa_Cruz_Permaculture] Carbon Economy SB, Gunter Pauli, Joel Salatin, Darren Doherty - early bird reg coming up!

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CARBON ECONOMY EDUCATION SERIES SANTA BARBARA
www.CarbonEconomySB.com  

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ZERI systems design with famous ecopreneur and author, Gunter Pauli 

EARLY BIRD REG IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29!

December 3-5, 2009
Training at Orella Ranch, Gaviota Coast, north of Santa Barbara, CA
early bird registration by October 29 (final registration by November 19)

How can we evolve from an economy based on scarcity to an economy based on
abundance?
How can we emulate ecosystems where no one is unemployed, everyone
contributes to the best of their abilities and the concept of waste does not
exist?

Gunter Pauli, famous eco-entrepreneur and passionate proponent of green
development worldwide, will discuss the potential for green jobs to
revitalize and reinvigorate our economy with creative systems thinking in
the public talk on December 5, preceded by the indepth ZERI training
December 3-5.  Pauli, formerly the President of Ecover, was responsible for
Europe's first ecological factory.  He founded "Zero Emissions Research and
Initiatives" (ZERI) at the United Nations University in Tokyo, and
subsequently established The Global ZERI Network.
Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com. 

Course Fees  includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella
Ranch, and organic 
catered meals:  
$575 Early Bird by October 29, 2009.   $675 Course Fee by November 19, 2009

December 5, 2009 - 7pm - Cost $10
Public Talk in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) West
Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium 
hosted by SBCC Center for Sustainability, see www.CarbonEconomySB.com for
more info

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

EARLY BIRD REG IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4!

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

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:relocalization&catid=36:agendas&Itemid=60  

Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com   

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

THIS COURSE IS FULL!

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. 

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

THIS COURSE IS TAKING REGISTRATIONS UP TO NOVEMBER 6th!

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.   

For cost details, to register or learn more, go to www.CarbonEconomySB.com 


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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. 

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