Pathways to Relocalization with Joel Salatin, sustainable farming and food relocalization
advocate - Registering Now! Joel Salatin, fulltime family farmer of the highly successful Polyface Farms, and recipient of the Heinz Award for Environmental Leadership, is one of the world's leading advocates of farming and food relocalization. Featured in Michael Pollan's book, Omnivore's Dilemma, and in the films FRESH and FOOD, Inc., Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms exemplify successful grass farming and the farming and food relocalization movement. Joel is the author of six books including Family Friendly Farming, Salad Bar Beef, and his latest, Everything I Want To Do is Illegal. December 9, 2009, 7 pm - 9 pm Public Talk: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Central Library, 40 East Anapamu St, Santa Barbara. Suggested Donation: $10 December 10 and 11, 2009 Pathways to Relocalization Training - two day training with Joel Salatin - Orella Ranch, north of Santa Barbara In this course, Joel will challenge participants to design pathways to relocalization based on his own very successful model at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, and will also include techniques and directions from the emerging relocalization movement. Course Fees includes tuition, onsite camping accommodations at Orella Ranch, and organic catered meals $450 Early Bird by November 4, 2009. $550 Course Fee by December 1, 2009 Course Schedule: The training begins at 9am on Thursday, December 10th and ends on Friday, December 11th at 5pm. Check out the host of inspiring topics Joel Salatin has planned for the training! Relocalization Training Outline:(http://www.carboneconomysb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=ar ticle&id=78:reloc alization&catid=36:agendas&Itemid=60) Register or learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com **************************************** More on the Carbon Economy Series Santa Barbara. The Carbon Economy Educational Series offers trainings and public events in Santa Barbara this Fall on topics of critical relevance to the environment and local economies, with world class instructors and speakers. To register or learn more about the Carbon Economy Educational Series - Santa Barbara at www.CarbonEconomySB.com. FREE Community Event for Sustainability and Carbon Economy Info Session: Saturday October, 24th, 6-9pm. Faulkner Main Central Gallery at the Downtown Santa Barbara Library. Info session on the upcoming Carbon Economy Series, and bringing active local organizations together to share ideas, projects, and resources with the public regarding global warming, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, reduction of ocean pollution, or any other pressing issue related to sustainability to create an open discussion forum about these subjects to raise awareness, build support and strengthen our community. Please spread the word as this is an open public event! Further questions please contact: Aubrey Falk - 805-815-5657 or Guner Tautrim - 805-698-8823. ******** Soil Food Web, Compost and Compost Tea Technologies with Elaine Ingham October 30-November 1, 2009. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch Restoring the Soil Food Web is essential to rebuilding soil health and productivity. Join Dr. Elaine Ingham, world renowned soil microbiologist, to learn key soil health technologies and practices. Last day to register is Monday, October 19. ******** Sustainable Land Management - a two part training with expert instructors Kirk Gadzia and Darren Doherty. Location: Near Santa Barbara at Orella Ranch. May be taken separately or together. Part 1 - Holistic Management with Kirk Gadzia, November 10-12, 2009 (*16 CEUs with Society for Range Management) Part 2 - Broadacre Permaculture and Keyline Design with Darren Doherty, November 12- 15, 2009. Sustainable grazing and agricultural land management practices emphasizing soil building, water conservation, and long range planning for productivity and health. Benefits include: Improving soil health and biodiversity of rangelands and pastures. Increasing grazing and wildlife capacity. Increasing annual profits and enhancing livelihoods. Optimally using rainfall and conserving water. Growing healthier crops and achieving higher yields. Reversing desertification in brittle environments. Breaking the cycle of food and water insecurity. Enhancing family relationships. Last Day to register is October 27. ******** ZERI systems design with famous ecopreneur and author, Gunter Pauli Training December 3-5. Public Talk at Santa Barbara City College Fe Bland Auditorium, December 5 evening ******** Pathways to Relocalization with sustainable farming and food relocalization advocate, Joel Salatin. Training December 10-11. Public Talk in downtown Santa Barbara, December 9 evening. Now taking registrations! ******** A Special Thank You to Carbon Economy Educational Series current sponsors! El Capitan Canyon Resort, Christie Communications, Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Edible San Luis Obispo, as well as a host of network partners both locally and nationally. The Series is currently seeking inkind sponsorships, as well as cash sponsorships to allow for a Scholarship Fund for low income students. Learn more at www.CarbonEconomySB.com.
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