Pc Design Course for Farmers! Aug-Sept 2000

[deborah0]

Pete, hi!

Just exchanged messages with Heather and now I find something to forward 
on to you.

There are four teachers for this class, two of whom have fabulous 
reputations.  Peter Bane, of whom I'm sure you've heard, writes for The 
Permaculture Activist, and Larry Santoyo of San Luis Obispo is very much 
in demand.

Happy new year,
Deborah

P.S.  I will pay for this if you are interested in attending; it's an 
investment in my country's future!

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>Please excuse cross posting and pass the word.
>Thanks,
>Keith Johnson
>
>Culture's Edge, and Patterns for Abundance present:
>
>A Permaculture Design Course for Farmers
>August 28 - September 8, 2000
>Tiptonville, (Lake County) West Tennessee
>
>This certificate course is intended for farmers or those wanting to
>farm with an emphasis on the mid-South and Mississippi Delta
>regions. Four of America's most experienced permaculture and
>sustainable agriculture teachers will facilitate this exciting event.
>
>Lake County, Tennessee, is one of the most fertile agriculture regions
>in the nation - the area teems with wildlife - but is challenged by the
>social, economic and ecological dilemmas of conventional agriculture.
>
>Together we will design a new future for this 4,000 acre
>eight-generation family farm on the banks of the Mississippi River.
>With organic production for over ten years, now, the Donaldson family
>is ready to take it to the next level. This is a great opportunity to
>learn how landscape design and whole farm planning can make
>farming healthy, environmentally responsible, and profitable again.
>
>We will explore the links between farmers, land, and community and
>learn how we can mend the tattered fabric of rural America.
>
>Scholarship funds are available and minority farmers in particular are
>encouraged to enroll.
>
>Instructors: Peter Bane, Eric Kindberg, Chuck Marsh, Larry Santoyo,
>and guests.
>
>Cost: $550 includes tuition, camping, meals and materials, $100
>deposit required to register, $50 discount for full payment by July
>15th.
>
>Contact: Chris Donaldson, c/o Silvertop Farms,Rt 1, Box 345,
>Tiptonville, TN 38079, 901-253-8028, info at donaldsonfarms.com
>
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