[Southern California Permaculture] Learning Opportunity: Water Harvesting for Dryland Farming

[Ana Brush]

In an era of drought, the need for people is growing daily with hands-on
skills in hydrological restoration and the integration of farming utilizing
the principles that lead to ecological stability.

>From *April 5-8, 2017, Water Harvesting for Dryland Farming: Earthworks for
Resiliency, *a fundamental course in farm scale water harvesting techniques
for dryland environments will be taking place in Hyder, Arizona.

In partnership with Lush Cosmetics, join international educator, Warren
Brush, with a dynamic teaching team that includes Brad Lancaster (
http://www.harvestingrainwater.com) and Kate Tirion (
https://www.facebook.com/DeepDirtFarmInstitute/), at Jalisco Jojoba Farm.
Learn about earthworks and hydration strategies for dryland ecological
farming, land restoration, and agroecosystem stability and resilience.

Whether students are working on their own landscape, farm, or as a
consultant, this course will grow their skills in the appropriate design
and construction of structures that will reduce erosion, increase
productivity, harvest & store water, and create resiliency in the ecologies
that sustain us.

A major component of this course will be hands-on skill development where
we will establish on-site earthworks with large earthmoving equipment.
Students will be able to dive deeper into large earthworks development,
water infiltration strategies and systems linking, planting and
commissioning, and additional hydration strategies curated for dryland
environments.

*Attached is a flyer *with more information about the course and a schedule
overview for the 4 days.

*Registration can be taken care of online at: *http://permaculturedesign.
us/waterforeveryfarm-2017. Enjoy an *Early Bird price of $895 *until
February 1, 2017, when the price will go up to $1,050. Tuition includes
instruction, 3 meals a day, and camping accommodation. Financial assistance
is available for students and next generation farmers.

Thank you for your support of building a resilient landscape and for
sharing this course with those who can make a resounding impact.

Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
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