CARBON ECONOMY COURSES - SANTA BARBARA 

OCTOBER 19- DECEMBER 11, 2009

 

www.CarbonEconomySB.com

 

Bringing an all-star lineup of instructors, farmers, and scientists to the Santa Barbara area

to share their experience and knowledge with fellow farmers, ranchers, business people,

policy makers and citizens from around the region and nation.  

 

These professional trainings provide solutions for restoring climate health and revitalizing

economies.  Diverse approaches are offered that integrate carbon sequestration, soil

health and productivity, community and business development - utilizing innovative

practices and technologies.

 

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Holistic Management - Holistic Management Intro & Goal Setting (October 19-22) Financial,

Biological, Grazing & Land Management Planning (October 22-25) - with Kirk Gadzia and Terry

Gompert

 

Soil Food Web - Soil Food Web, Compost & Compost Tea Technologies (October 28-31)

Microscope Class (November 1) - with Dr. Elaine Ingham

 

Broadacre Permaculture - Keyline Design, Water Harvesting, Sustainable Aid (November 4-15)

with Darren Doherty, Brad Lancaster, and Warren Brush 

 

BioChar Technology (November 20-22) with Art Donnelly

 

Zero Emissions Research Initiatives (ZERI) (December 3-5) with Gunter Pauli

 

Natural Building - Design and Planning, Methods and Systems (December 3-7) with Michael G.

Smith and Justin Kirmse

 

Pathways to Relocalization (December 9-11) with Joel Salatin

 

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Convened in Santa Barbara by Quail Springs Permaculture Farm and Orella Ranch

 

Partners:  Inviting organizations or individuals interested in sharing the series with their

networks.  Course discounts are available for partners.  

 

Sponsors:  Are you a Social/Eco Mission-Driven Business, Individual or Foundation seeking to

invest in healthy communities, economies and a revitalized planet?  We invite sponsors

interested in supporting key constituences to receive this training, or those interested in

donating goods or services in-kind.  Sponsorships are tax-deductible.

 

Contact for interested partners or sponsors:  Kolmi Majumdar, carboneconomy@quailsprings.org

 

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Visit for more information:  www.CarbonEconomySB.com