In the post Does Organic Equal Sustainable, I discussed how most organic agriculture systems are not sustainable. Now it is time to talk more about what constitutes sustainable agriculture.
From my experience, sustainable food production systems are divided into at least 3 different camps: Sustainable Agriculture, Biodynamic Agriculture, and Permaculture. My personal preference is Permaculture, mainly because it aims to construct systems that mimic nature and reduce the amount of labor input required (once established). OK great, I picked the system that I feel is the best, now what? Time to go to class!
Georgia Permaculture is offering its 2nd annual Permaculture Design Course at Koinonia Farm in Americus, GA, February 8-19, 2010. See course description here. The idea is that after completing this course I will be able to design and implement permaculture systems that are appropriate for our geography. Once I acquire some land, I will install a permaculture system and use it to produce food for my family and sell the excess. I would also offer my design services to anyone that is interested.
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This is way cool. I'm gonna have to save up for tuition for that class!
This is way cool. I'm gonna have to save up for the tuition to the class!
Sounds like you have made some deicsions about your journey, Mike!
I might see you at the course Mike! Do you attend the Georgia Permaculture meetups ever? Looks like they're once a month on the first Sunday...
Laura, I haven't been to any of the meetups yet but am hoping to make it to the one on Sunday (if I can clear out my schedule).
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