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Subject: [SANET-MG] GMO Alert in NC
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 17:34:48 -0500
From: Cricket Rakita
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News Release
May 6, 2005

Seedy Business
Ag-biotech industry seeks to prohibit local regulations in NC

Members of the North Carolina General Assembly have filed a flurry of bills drafted by corporate agribusiness to preempt local regulations that might restrict genetically modified crops. House Bill 671 [link here] and its counterpart Senate Bill 631 [link here] were recently introduced by the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs, Rep. Dewey Hill (Dem.), and Senator Charles Albertson (Dem.), with support from the NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA). Another bill, Senate Bill 681, sponsored by Senator David Hoyle (Dem.) and Tom Apodaca (Rep.), also proposes to prohibit local regulation of forestry and agricultural activities.

Goodness Grows in North Carolina? HB 671 and SB 631 aim to prevent towns, counties or cities from passing any ordinance or resolution to control any kind of plant or plant pest. “This is a draconian measure that would usurp local control by making the NC Department of Agriculture the only body in North Carolina with the authority to regulate plants,” said Michael Sligh, of RAFI-USA in Pittsboro.

The bills are not a home grown initiative, but part of a nationwide agribusiness effort. Similar bills, containing identical language, have cropped up in at least nine other states as part of an orchestrated campaign by industry to prevent citizen initiatives like those passed in three California counties last year that prohibited cultivation of genetically modified crops. “These bills represent a pledge of allegiance to Monsanto,” said Hope Shand, Research Director of ETC Group in Carrboro, “and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture was quick to take the pledge, followed by their friends in the General Assembly. But what’s good for Monsanto isn’t necessarily what’s best for local communities.”

The Plot Thickens: The issue has immediate relevance in eastern North Carolina where Ventria Bioscience is now growing an experimental plot of rice engineered with synthetic human genes (to produce lactoferrin and lysozyme proteins found in mother’s milk) on a farm adjacent to the NCDA Tidewater Research Station in Plymouth (Washington County). Two earlier attempts by Ventria to grow its genetically modified “pharma rice” –a crop that yields pharmaceutical proteins for use in medicines – were rejected by farmers, food companies and environmentalists in California and Missouri because of concerns that the pharma rice could cross-pollinate with conventional rice, contaminating the food chain. In April 2005, California-based Ventria Bioscience requested a permit from the US Department of Agriculture to grow up to 70 acres of genetically modified “pharma rice” on two plots in eastern North Carolina.

While the bills aim squarely to preempt local restrictions of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the innocuous language never mentions genetic engineering. The ambiguous text creates additional concerns. For example, invasive plants and noxious weeds are a serious problem across the state, threatening native ecosystems. They can also have a huge impact on local economies, from aquatic invasives clogging drinking water intakes to noxious weeds forcing major weed control costs on farm and forest production. This bill would eliminate local authority to take swift action to deal with invasive plants. The legislation would also prevent other state agencies – such as Environment or Public Health – from restricting plants in any way.

Squelching Unanswered Questions: Questions about genetically-modified crops and trees are abundant – whether they are economically beneficial or harmful, whether they threaten public health, how to manage “drift” of genetic material onto neighboring crops and native ecosystems– all these questions spark hot debate in the scientific and policy-making arena.

One option for squelching this debate is to eliminate local control, confining the discussion to an industry-friendly Department of Agriculture. Just as the hog industry won legislation in North Carolina to prohibit local jurisdictions from keeping out super-sized hog farms, the Gene Giants are attempting to muzzle public debate in North Carolina by eliminating local options for the protection of the economy and public health – and state officials so far seem more than willing to comply.

Action Alert:

Take Action: Stop North Carolina from taking the Monsanto Pledge!

Members of the North Carolina General Assembly have filed a flurry of bills created by biotech industry to prevent any local regulations that might restrict genetically modified crops. House Bill 671 [link here] and its counterpart Senate Bill 631 [link here] were recently introduced by the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs, Rep. Dewey L. Hill, and Senator Charlie Albertson, with support from the NC Department of Agriculture. Senate Bill 681, sponsored by Senator David Hoyle (Dem.) and Tom Apodaca (Rep.), also proposes to prohibit local regulation of forestry and agricultural activities.

HB 671 and SB 631 aim to prevent towns, counties or cities from passing any ordinance or resolution to regulate any kind of plant or plant pest, giving the NC Department of Agriculture sole authority to regulate plants in the state. While the bills aim squarely to prevent local restrictions of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), the innocuous language never mentions genetic engineering. The ambiguous text generates additional concerns, because it would eliminate t local authority to restrict sales of invasive plants or noxious weeds. The bills represent little more than a pledge of allegiance from North Carolina’s leaders to the ag-biotech industry, with little concern for local communities.

The bills are not a home grown initiative, but part of a nationwide agribusiness effort. Similar bills, containing identical language, have cropped up in at least nine other states as part of an orchestrated campaign by industry to prevent citizen initiatives like those passed in three California counties last year that prohibited cultivation of genetically modified crops. While there are currently no organized campaigns for such bans in North Carolina, the bills side-step serious questions about the safety of GMOs and potential impacts on non-GMO and organic farmers, who currently have no protection from genetic “drift” and contamination from GMO crops.

Don’t let North Carolina cede local control to the Gene Giants – contact your legislators now to protect the rights of towns, counties and cities to regulate plants for the protection of the local economy and public health!

Take Action: Concerned citizens need to take action immediately. HB671 is on the calendar for Monday, May 9th. Urge your representatives in the NC General Assembly to to REJECT House Bill 671 and Senate Bill 631 – An Act to Amend the Plant Pest Law to Preempt Local Regulation of Plants and Plant Pests, and SB 681. Find your representative at: http://www.ncleg.net/GIS/Representation/Who_Represents_Me/Who_Represents_Me.html

Go here to read the text of preemption bills:

HB 671: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2005/Bills/House/HTML/H671v2.html

SB 631: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2005/Bills/Senate/HTML/S631v1.html

SB 681: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2005/Bills/Senate/HTML/S681v1.html

Concerned citizens should also contact the NC Department of Agriculture, and the Bill’s sponsors:

Steve Troxler
Commissioner, NC Department of Agriculture
steve.troxler-6amZP/27DXmsTnJN9+BGXg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tel: 919 733-7125

Rep. Dewey L. Hill, Chair, House Agriculture Committee
NC General Assembly
Deweyh-tw+9hSuTQj1eoWH0uzbU5w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tel: 919-733-5830

Senator Charles W. Albertson
NC General Assembly
Tel: (919) 733-5705
Email: Charliea-tw+9hSuTQj1eoWH0uzbU5w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


Talking Points
* REJECT House Bill 671 and Senate Bill 631 – “An Act to Amend the Plant Pest Law to Preempt Local Regulation of Plants and Plant Pests.”
* Don’t take away the right of local jurisdictions to restrict plants and plant pests as necessary to protect the local economy and public health.
* This bill does nothing to promote North Carolina’s economy or protect its citizens – it is simply a plank in the national agribusiness agenda.
* Whatever your position on genetically-modified crops, we don’t want our leadership to be Monsanto’s lap dog!
* Does this bill affect you or your land directly? Are you concerned about genetic drift harming organic or non-GMO crops, or your timberland? Be sure to mention your personal concerns.

For Further Information:

For further information on the implications of preemption bills for organic farmers:

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Cricket Rakita
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Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
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Signature loans for amounts up to $5,000 at competitive rates and shared-secured loans at even cheaper rates up to $100,000 are available immediately to members. Anyone who has taken a Permaculture course, is a member of an affiliated Permaculture Institute, or believes in the Permaculture ethics is eligible to become a member for $5 membership fee plus a $50 share deposit. Teachers/Organizers we can help you by offering credit-worthy students the ability to borrow money to pay for Permaculture courses. Contact the PCU to inquire about these and other loan programs. . Also the PCU is making loans on mortgages, rainwater catchment, home energy efficiency systems, solar heating and electricity systems, landscape, and car loans. We offer a 0.75 % discount on loans for earth friendly projects and Earth friendly car discounts: two types are available, .75% for vehicles with 35mpg or higher average and 1.5% for vehicles with 45mpg or higher average(which is usually the hybrid cars). 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Below are the instructions how to sign up thanks to John Howe for setting them up this works the same for each separate list: central coast list(ccpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), south coast(scpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), and the san diego list (sdpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) TO SUBSCRIBE to this mailing listserve Basically, the info is more web based now so log on the each website you want to subscribe to South Coast Permaculture Ca Guild subscription http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/scpg SanDiego Permaculture G subsciption http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/sdpg CentralCoast Ca Permaculture G subscription http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ccpg REMINDER ONCE you are signed onto one or all of the listserves type in sdpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or ccpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or scpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to post a message to the listserve <<<<<<<<<<< South Coast Permaculture Guild Contacts and other Organizations of Interest. South Coast Permaculture Guild Margie Bushman sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-962-2571 www.sbpermaculture.org Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-962-2571 Ojai Permaculture Guild: Dave White david-0WVP9wfvWAdAfugRpC6u6w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-646-9809 Central Coast Permaculture Guild: Rob Kimmel zigge-xIFI22P4mtc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-438-5745 San Luis Obispo San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council sdecc-viWR4oFGN3Q@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (619) 255-6111 Santa Cruz Permaculture Vince Pastori 831/763-3848 permasc-FogMEOs31dq1Z/+hSey0Gg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cal Poly Student Farm in SLO:The SARC (Sustainable Ag Resource Center) 805-756-5086 Hunter Francis wfrancis-WTGyabjbekOVc3sceRu5cw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx San Luis Obispo Path to Freedom ,Pasadena Ms. Anais Dervaes dervaes-iwOs3361VB3V3vdZHqnBBgC/G2K4zDHf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LA Permaculture Guild Joan 323-630-4673 joaniebird007-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Camille camicimino-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Southern East Sierra: Tom Drummond 760-377-5011 Ridgecrest Pc Institute of Southern Cal: Bill Roley DrRoley-YDxpq3io04c@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 949-494-5843 Laguna Beach Santoyo&Associates santoyo-ZV4Hafx/zcuD2xfEYUDpZg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.earthflow.com Permaculture Institute of Northern California info-1I3LKvhoM7Qp7e9k9wJFtIvlPsxmRlZAAL8bYrjMMd8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 415-663-9090 Permaculture Activist Magazine Website <http://www.permacultureactivist.net> Permacultura http://www.tortuga.com/permacultura/ PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION http://www.pcuonline.org <<

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9th Annual Bioregional Congress at EarthHaven

Hello Everyone, The 9th Annual Bioregional Congress is being held at EarthHaven from July 9-17, 2005. Learn and celebrate with other co-creators of the new culture of bioregional sustainability. Leave with practical tools for local self-reliance and effective self-governance to share with your bio-region. If we are to aviod ecological and social collapse followed by a brutal monoculture, we must become guardians of our life-places. Cost of only $300 per adult includes vegan meals and campsite. Lower cost and scholarships available for children and special situations. Earth Haven is located outside of Ashville, North Carolina. This is defiantely a kid friendly event! Bring your young'uns, and they will have a ball at the kids village. www.bioregionalcongress.com this is an incredable event - please take a look at the wesite for more details. A brief list of speakers inclued: Albert Bates - Intentiaonal Communities and Ecovillages Don Bixby - Livestock Conservancy Peter Bane - Premaculture Introduction Greg Ramsey - Regional Planning John Seed - Ecospirituality Janell Kapoor - Natual Building Rudy Ballentine - Radical Healing Lee Barnes - Katuah History Tad Montgomery - Peak Oil Mollie Curry - Natural Building Bea Briggs - Consensus Decision Making Danielle Chynoweth- Indy Media

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May/June 2005 Permaculture/Natural Building Calendar in Hopedance Magazine #50 mostly CA, also AZ ,OR,WA SC,NM and the World

hi everyone another great permaculture and natural building calendar in Hopedance Magazine for May/June 05 #50, please consider subscribing to help support the magazine www.hopedance.org and their continual support of Permaculture/Natural Building and Permaculture Articles in the Magazine . thanks wes Permaculture and Natural Building Editor Hopedance ps plus some last minute stuff that did not make it and will be in next calendar , due date for submission for next issue is May 25 , 2005 email lakinroe-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ongoing Permaculture Monthly Discussion Group/to Cover Permaculture Principles and Practices in Santa Barbara CA For more info and directions and location contact Margie Bushman 805-962-2571 or sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, www.sbpermaculture.org <<<<<<<<<<<<<< 2005 PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE: Los Angeles, California at The Los Angeles Eco-Home EcoUrbanism and the Future of Sustainability Natural Building * Green Home & Garden Design * Green Business * newEcology * Practicing Democracy * EcoVillage Community PART THREE May 7-8 and 14-1 For Registration CONTACT: David Silverstone at (323)465-7653 or email David@GreeningPlanet FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Santoyo at (805) 459.0452 or email <permaculture-ZV4Hafx/zcuD2xfEYUDpZg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> www.earthflow.com <<<<<<<<<<<< May 5-8 Free Work PartyEarthen Plasters - Spirit Pine Ranch Figueroa Mountain in Santa County Future work parties are planned for an earthen parties are planned for an Earth flooring pour May 2-22 and a work party to roof this year?s workshop project from June 9-12. Work begins: Thursday 10:00 am. Contact us, Eric Werbalowsky <ewerb@ewerb/com> or Wes Roe <lakinroe-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> with any questions, <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< May 7-20 Permaculture and Herbalism, Permaculture Design Certification Course,Heartwood Institute,Garberville Ca with Tom Ward, Nadine Chapdelaine & Staff Tuition: $500 plus accommodations. 877-936-9663 ww.heartwoodinstitute.com/ <<<<< May 11-15, 2005.NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOP at Camp Stevens San Diego : Building with Cob, $380.00. For more information visit www.housealive.org or 760-765-0028 <<<< May13-15, 2005.ORGANIC GARDENING COURSEIntroduction to Organic Gardening at San Diego Join us for this instructional, hands-on course. $150.00. Contact us at www.campstevens.org or 760-765-0028. <<<<<< .May 14 and 15 "Coming Home to the Earth" experiential Eco-Psychology, using the Cob natural building process,environmental Art,and Earth as a profound experiential teaching and healing from our attachment disorder the natural world.in beautiful Santa Fe New Mexico At the Ecoversity in Santa Fe $130 (505) 424-9797 www.ecoversity.org fo-wu0c2cEzsj3ZLAS6AT9qEw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<< May 16 - June 10,Hands-On Exploration of Sustainable Materials & Methods Guest Speaker Pliny Fisk Precott AR $1500 For more information or to register: www.ecosainstitute.org, info-2747t+WxnAox9YFF0gOEfR2eb7JE58TQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or (928)541-1002. <<<<<<<< May 16th - September 2nd, 2005 Permaculture Design & Organic Production Skillbuilder at : O.U.R. Eco-Village, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CANADA : www.ourecovillage.org $4500 Can., Includes camp, meals, tuition and field trips. Two (2) scholarships of $500 Can. are available. The standard 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course will be taught throughout the four months. Contact Tyrone LaFay /Brandy MacPherson 250-743-3067 Fax: 250-743-3019 our-mDfXaDenJcUO84YCZr4PzQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<<<<< May 20­22 Starting and Sustaining Intentional Communities Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Occidental CA Dave Henson, and Adam Wolpert, $425/$375 if registered two weeks in advance (includes meals and lodging) To register (707) 874-1557, ext. 201 or e-mail inquiry-in3PInkAEpE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.oaec.org/ <<<<<<<<< May 28- June 11, 2005 Permaculture Design Course Commonweal Garden, Bolinas, California With Penny Livingston-Stark, James Stark, Brock Dolman, Dennis Martinez, Scott Brinton The 4 seasons program will take place at the Permaculture Institute's new home on a 17-acre farm on the ocean in Bolinas. The farm is being transformed into a permaculture model of human beings living in harmony with the earth. Nestled into its own quiet valley, the site features a pond, grey water system, windmill, green house, seasonal stream, springs, ranch house and a heritage orchard and rose collection. $1200 paid June 1st ? May 15th Permaculture Institute of Northern California. P.O. Box 341, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Contact 415·663·9090 voicemail or info-1I3LKvhoM7Qp7e9k9wJFtIKl1YLbYWLu2LY78lusg7I@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.permacultureinstitute.com <<<<<<<<<< 7th International Permaculture Conference/Convergence Slovenia in June. 2005 PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE of EUROPE Istedgade 79 - 1650 København V - Denmark Tlf: +45 3331 5694 - Fax: +45 3325 7179 - Email: vestergror-rBroRtm0LzSqz0fwNBLI4A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Permaculture-Europe.org - www.IPC7.org <<<<<<<<<<<<< Summer Permaculture Internships The Portland Permaculture Institute, June thru mid September, These will be volunteer unpaid positions with accommodations and basic food provided. Email us at info-hTe+RANN9c/Ujcsq+GgztFgOQ46sM8Jb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or call 503.293.8004, for more details and an application <<<<<<<<<<< June 5-12, 2005 Grow Here Now Permaculture and Natural Building Convergence near Taos, New Mexico For more info and to register: $450-650 sliding scale lamafoundation.org/ Call 505-586-1269 (ask for Austin or Lynn),or email us: registrar-+nYUSSbHMiV8SbE6vMrPnB2eb7JE58TQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<< June 5-18 Permaculture Design Course Manitou Springs Colorado Patricia Allison, John Crickshank,Becky Elder, and others Cost $1177 includes camping , organic meals Contact Becky Elder Blue Planet Permaculture, PO Box 861 Manitou Springs CO 80829 719-685-0290 rselder-iVX72re7JJ/k1uMJSBkQmQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<<<<<< June 6- July 29 Natural Building in Community Northern CA Instructors: Michael G. Smith, Darryl Berlin, and guests Topics: straw bale; cob; round pole framing; straw light-clay (slipstraw); earthen floors; natural plasters and paints; earthbags, rammed tires, rubble trenches, and other alternative foundations; sustainable materials harvesting; home power generation; passive solar design; structures and processes for intentional communities; Cost: $2800 includes camping and 3 delicious organic meals per day. Written application required contact 707-895-3302 or email workshops-ggO74pFmNWV2OEOJboWC6uG/Ez6ZCGd0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.emeraldearth.org. <<<<<<<<<< June 10-July 31 Women?s Internship in Natural Health & Earth Living Earthaven Ecovillage $2400 ­ This circle of women deeply explores their relationships with the earth, other women, and their own bodies. You will leave initiated into women?s wisdom with a heart forever changed! Women Only!! Direct any questions to Kimchi Rylander at (866) 666 9935 or info-2qMXety6I7SzU/N8/1LDxZJ7wgjenO9DQH7oEaQurus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.earthavenlearningcenter.org <<<<<<<<<<<<<< June 18-25 Comprehensive Cottage Construction Willaims Oregon $490 Contact Jim Haim 331 Meadowbrook Ln Williams, OR 97544 431-846-0393 info-0UsxOmAdbnhWkMItezQGDw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Cobtogether.com <<<<<<<<<<< June 20th-August 13th Ecovillage and Permaculture Program: Integrating Land, Building, and Social Sustainability Lost Valley Educational Center, Dexter, Oregon University credit available enquire In order to provide a high-quality experience, course size is limited.register early www.lostvalley.org/ Contact Marc Tobin (541) 937-3351 ext. 104 sustainability-d57RJwX3F3Wr8sBWe4kruQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<< June 23- July 13, 2005 Permaculture at Ecoversidade Brazil $2,100 Students may extend their stay and participate in Bioconstrunido, a renowned natural building course that attracts students and professionals from all over the world. The course takes place July 16 - 22, 2005 at a small additional cost. Application deadline: April 30* 888-515-7333 info-Ejlkj+4BUlhUnuwtAAtQMw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.livingroutes.org/ <<<<<<<<<< June 22-27, 2005 Permaculture Teacher Training ,Wolf Gulch Farm, Jacksonville, Oregon Jude Hobbs and Tom Ward Course Tuition: $600 -$675 (includes course materials,camping, and organic meals) Contact Maud Macrory at tompowell7-YDxpq3io04c@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or (541) 899-9668 www.cascadiapermaculture.com <<<<<<<<<<< June 25-26 Pacific Northwest Introduction to Permaculture Workshop Sandpoint, Idaho. Cost: $40, $50 for couples. Meals included. Camping $10 per night Registration: Call 208.255.2440 or email richard-RIuHpvjQ4gWdB6OY1mVmFwRtnQ8X5fEL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.gentleharvest.org. <<<<<<<<< July 9-17 for the 9th Bioregional Congress Convenes in the Blue Ridge North Carolina at Earthaven Ecovillage info www.biocongress2005.org or write CBC-9, Earthaven Ecovillage, 1025 Camp Elliott Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711 USA. <<<<<<<<< June 10-17 Earth Goddess Permaculture Training Earthaven Ecovillage , Black Mountain NC Patricia Allison, Corinna Wood and guest Cost $615 Contact 866-666-9935 earhavenlearningcenter.org <<<<<<<<<<< July 11 - Aug 5, 2005 Permaculture and Water in Arid Regions with Guest Speaker John Todd. Prescott Arizona : Tuition - $1,500 For more information or to register: www.ecosainstitute.org, info-2747t+WxnAox9YFF0gOEfR2eb7JE58TQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or (928)541-1002. <<<<<<<<< Aug 5-7 Permaculture Southern Summer Gathering Celo North Carolina Rhea Ormond 828-682-1630 rheaormond-wzCN7aUSXSrQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<<< August 12-October 2 Internship in Ecovillage Living and Permaculture Design Earthaven Ecovillage NC $2400 This 8-week internship includes the 8-day Permaculture Fundamentals and the 8-day Permaculture Practicum as well as the following weekend programs: Earthaven Experience, Edible and Medicinal Plants, Starting an Ecovillage, Earthen Plaster and Paints, and Ecovillage Planning and Design. Between weekend programs, interns are provided with the opportunity to explore many aspects of life in a developing ecovillage through hands-on work experience which also serves to ground their permaculture training. Contact Earthaven Learning Center:(866) 666-9935 1025 Camp Elliot Rd, Black Mt NC 28711 www.earthavenlearningcenter.org <<<<<<<< AUGUST 20-SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 Permaculture Design Course in San Jancinto Mountains in Idllywild , CA Cost for the two-week course is $1,400, with a discount to $1,200 if paid before July 1 With Albert Bates of the Farm Scott Horton , Kat Steele and guests The cost includes all instruction, dormitory lodging or camping space, three vegetarian/vegan meals a day and course notebook. For more info Scott Horton (951) 659-5362, LaSemillaBesada-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or Kat Steele (510) 547-7889, kat-Wl0rCxhofEgX6S6Ne7cM6A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<<< Aug 22-Sept 3 19th Permaculture Design Course Colorado Rocky Mountains, Basalt CO 7,200 ft Jerome Osentntowiski, John Criukshank, Becky Elder Cost $1100 includes meals and camping Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute PO box 631, Basalt CO 81621 970-927-4158 www.crmpi.org jerome-+BxHXOoPRVUdnm+yROfE0A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <<<<<<<<< Permaculture Activist Magazine North America Articles Needed Issue #57 Twentieth Anniversary Issue Deadline June 1 Issue #58 Urban Permaculture Deadline September 1 Peter Bane 828-669-6336 pcactivist-mn4gwa5WIIQysxA8WJXlww@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PO Box 1209, Black Mountain, NC 28711.www.permacultureactivist.net DAVID HOLMGREN Co-orginator of Permaculture only Talk/Workshop in Southern California PERMACULTURE IN THE 21 ST CENTURY LECTURE WITH DAVID HOLMGREN ,SANTA BABARA CA Tues Aug 2 2005 7PM $15 Santa Barbara City College East Campus Tues Aug 2 ALL DAY WORKSHOP AT SB City College Morning 9-1 PM DAVID HOLMGREN ?PERMACULTURE SOLUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD Afternoon Session 2-5PM WITH Bill Roley , Larry Santoyo (both Permaculture Teachers and Designers) , and Doug Richardson (Director Environmental Horticulture) SB City College COST $80 (STUDENTS & PREPAYMENT BEFORE JULY 1 $60) To Register send check to Santa Barbara Permaculture Network 312 E Sola St #1 Santa Barbara Ca 93101 For more info sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-962-2571 www.sbpermaculture.org COSPONSOR/FUNDRAISER FOR SANTA BARBARA PERMACULTURE NETWORK ,PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION (www.pcuonline.org), SBCC ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE DEPT AND SBCC STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY COALITION (www.biosbcc.net) David Holmgren , co-originator with Bill Mollison of the Permaculture concept, is an innovative environmental design consultant based in Hepburn Springs in Central Victoria ,Australia. where he maintains one of Australia's best-known permaculture sites. His latest book , Permaculture Principles& Pathways Beyond Sustainability is a distillation of life lived by the principles of Permaculture. To see his writings and designs visited www.holmgren.com.au David Holmgren will be making his only Southern California appearance at Santa Barbara City College Tues Aug 2 with Workshops during the day and a Lecture at 7pm "Permaculture in the 21st Century " see AD Permaculture Calendar for details organized by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ALSO 4-Day Workshop with David Holmgren Petaluma, California August 6 - 9, 2005 Topic(s): Courses http://www.permacultureinstitute.com/civicspace/holmgren4day OFFERED - August 6 - 9, 2005 LOCATION - Petaluma, California The Permaculture Institute of Northern California is excited to offer the only 4-day workshop exclusively with David Holmgren on the west coast! Program: In this intensive course, David Holmgren, co-originator of the Permaculture concept (with Bill Mollison in 1970's) provides an insight into permaculture as a set of design principles for reshaping how we manage land, our lives and our livelihoods in a world of energy descent. Using a combination of free flowing lectures, visual presentations, case studies of his own work, structured group discussions, observation and a site design exercise, David Holmgren breathes life into the design principles which link the diversity of permaculture solutions.Using a combination of free flowing lectures, visual presentations, case studies of his own work, structured group discussions, observation and a site design exercise, David Holmgren breathes life into the design principles which link the diversity of permaculture solutions. This 4-day format allows participants to gain experience in using the design principles in an extended small group site design exercise. For PDC (permaculture design certificate) graduates wanting to expand and redesign their permaculture toolkit for new conditions and challenges, this course provides an update on the ongoing evolution of these permaculture principles and their applications. For those new to permaculture but with a grounding in sustainability concepts and strategies, this course provides access to foundational understandings necessary to make sense of permaculture strategies and priorities. Location: Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), Petaluma, California. Course fees: $450 not including lunch. Early Bird Discount $395 if paid in full by July 1st. Student discount $250. Lodging and meals are available at IONS (see below). Cancellation policy: A refund minus a $10 handling fee prior to August 1. No refund after August 1st. IONS Lodging: Double occupancy dorm style accommodation $300 per person for three nights includes 3 delicious organic meals. Single occupancy is $360 for three nights includes 3 delicious organic meals. Meals included with Lodging: Saturday: Lunch and Dinner Sunday & Monday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday: Breakfast and Lunch People who are not staying on campus are welcome to sign up for meals: Breakfast is $10 Lunch is $15 Dinner is $25 There will be a $5 fee per change for any modifications in lodging and meal arrangements after August 1st. How to Register: Download the registration form (PDF file) and return it with a check made payable to Permaculture Institute to: Permaculture Institute of Northern California P.O. Box 341 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Please send a stamped self-addressed envelope! For questions or additional information, contact: 415·663·9090 voicemail or email us. info-1I3LKvhoM7Qp7e9k9wJFtIvlPsxmRlZAAL8bYrjMMd8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx David Holmgren in Oregon Aug 13 -17 Sat-Wed FIVE DAY PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP with Toby Hemenway and David Holmgren Portland Oregon $295 Tuesday and Wednesday August 16 and 17, 2005 Advanced Workshop on Permaculture Ethics and Principles with David Holmgren. Required background for Advanced Workshop: Introduction to Permaculture with Toby Hemenway, prior permaculture training, or a strong understanding of sustainability concepts and strategies. Options: Taken separately, the three day introductory workshop August 13-15 with Toby Hemenway is $180. The two day Advanced Permaculture Workshop with David Holmgren on August 16 and 17 is $140. Deposits: $75 for the 5 day workshop or $50 for one part only. The balance is due by July 1. The deposit is not refundable, but registration is transferable. Holmgren Evening Talk in Portland August 15, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Mon David Holmgren Talk at Pacific Crest Community School, NE 29th and Davis $10. Contact info-hTe+RANN9c/Ujcsq+GgztFgOQ46sM8Jb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 503.293.8004 TO REGISTER, SEND DEPOSIT TO Permaculture Solutions, LLC3527 NE 15th, PMB # 101Portland, OR 97212 David Holmgren in Washington State Aug 19-21 Bellingham WA Northwest Herbal Faire Aug 23 Olympia WA , Permaculture Solutions for the World Aug 27-28 Two Day Workshop at Twist, $130 both days , $70 one day 27 Permaculture Principles 28 ECosystem Restoration Aug 30-Sept 1, 3 day Advanced Course Permaculture Design Theory and Principles Seattle $175 Contact Washington/ Oregon Friends of the Trees friendsofthetrees-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.friendsoftrees.net 360-927-1274 <<<<<<<<< PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION -- COME ON IN Loans immediately available to members from any state Join the only Credit Union that is based on Permaculture Principles and Ethics. Signature loans for amounts up to $5,000 at competitive rates and shared-secured loans at even cheaper rates up to $100,000 are available immediately to members. Anyone who has taken a Permaculture course, is a member of an affiliated Permaculture Institute, or believes in the Permaculture ethics is eligible to become a member for $5 membership fee plus a $50 share deposit. Teachers/Organizers we can help you by offering credit-worthy students the ability to borrow money to pay for Permaculture courses. Contact the PCU to inquire about these and other loan programs. . Also the PCU is making loans on mortgages, rainwater catchment, home energy efficiency systems, solar heating and electricity systems, landscape, and car loans. We offer a 0.75 % discount on loans for earth friendly projects and Earth friendly car discounts: two types are available, .75% for vehicles with 35mpg or higher average and 1.5% for vehicles with 45mpg or higher average(which is usually the hybrid cars). Please call us at 505 954 3479, toll free 1-866-954-3479 or FAX 505 424 1624. Visit us online at www.pcuonline.org, email perma-jqzCFvuqu9LNLxjTenLetw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or write to us. Permaculture Credit Union 4250 Cerrillos Road PO Box 29300 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87592-9300 <<<<< .LISTSERVES of South Coast Permaculture Guild of Southern CA To get Up to Date Permaculture Ongoing Announcements for courses , events and posting of articles of interest try subscribing to our local Permaculture Listserves ccpg serves San Lois Obispo ,scpg serves Santa Barbara down and including Los Angeles, and sdpg serves San Diego area. Below are the instructions how to sign up thanks to John Howe for setting them up this works the same for each separate list: central coast list(ccpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), south coast(scpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), and the san diego list (sdpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) TO SUBSCRIBE to this mailing listserve Basically, the info is more web based now so log on the each website you want to subscribe to South Coast Permaculture Ca Guild subscription http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/scpg SanDiego Permaculture G subsciption http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/sdpg CentralCoast Ca Permaculture G subscription http://www.arashi.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/ccpg REMINDER ONCE you are signed onto one or all of the listserves type in sdpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or ccpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or scpg-l8Htz2EyxgbQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to post a message to the listserve <<<<<<<<<<< South Coast Permaculture Guild Contacts and other Organizations of Interest. South Coast Permaculture Guild Margie Bushman sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-962-2571 www.sbpermaculture.org Santa Barbara Permaculture Network: Margie Bushman sbpcnet-XLVZXwFpN43QT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-962-2571 Ojai Permaculture Guild: Dave White david-0WVP9wfvWAdAfugRpC6u6w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-646-9809 Central Coast Permaculture Guild: Rob Kimmel zigge-xIFI22P4mtc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 805-438-5745 San Luis Obispo San Diego Permaculture Center: San Diego Economic Conversion Council sdecc-viWR4oFGN3Q@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (619) 255-6111 Santa Cruz Permaculture Vince Pastori 831/763-3848 permasc-FogMEOs31dq1Z/+hSey0Gg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cal Poly Student Farm in SLO:The SARC (Sustainable Ag Resource Center) 805-756-5086 Hunter Francis wfrancis-WTGyabjbekOVc3sceRu5cw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx San Luis Obispo Path to Freedom ,Pasadena Ms. Anais Dervaes dervaes-iwOs3361VB3V3vdZHqnBBgC/G2K4zDHf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LA Permaculture Guild Joan 323-630-4673 joaniebird007-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Camille camicimino-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Southern East Sierra: Tom Drummond 760-377-5011 Ridgecrest Pc Institute of Southern Cal: Bill Roley DrRoley-YDxpq3io04c@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 949-494-5843 Laguna Beach Santoyo&Associates santoyo-ZV4Hafx/zcuD2xfEYUDpZg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.earthflow.com Permaculture Institute of Northern California info-1I3LKvhoM7Qp7e9k9wJFtIvlPsxmRlZAAL8bYrjMMd8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 415-663-9090 Permaculture Activist Magazine Website <http://www.permacultureactivist.net> Permacultura http://www.tortuga.com/permacultura/ PERMACULTURE CREDIT UNION http://www.pcuonline.org <<

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Red Rock, TX - Business Opportunity

Hello Everyone, If you are seeking a new profession in an agricultural setting doing meaningful work - wihile making a decent living, here is an opportunity. The Red Rock area is in serious need of a good realtor. I have many, many requests from folks who want to buy land out here, and I just havn't been able to find a good realtor. Red Rock is quickly becoming an area known for its focus on sustainability. We have lots of organic gardeners and farmers, an active homeschooling community, regular community meetings on permaculture topics, and we are working on implementing a farm-to-school program where our local growers supply the local school with produce. Red Rock has the best soil in Central Texas. And best of all, land prices are still reasonable. We want more farmers and permaculture neighbors here - and we need someone to help the newcomers find thier place. Red Rock is about 35 miles SE of Austin - and along the least travelled road tofrom the city. I would be gald to help you get started. And refer leads of course! Getting a realtors license is fairly easy and low cost. You must be a self motivated kind of person, and willing to get to know the community and help develop it into a network of interdependant farmers and craftsmen. Blessings and Laughter, Marjory Glowka forestgarden-bs+DcK7cjk954TAoqtyWWQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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