Estelline learns Permaculture basics
Four instructors from SDSU taught Estelline Horizons the basic concepts of Permaculture. Karl Schmidt, Jane Hegland, Dean Isham and Jessica Miller described this agricultural and productive ecosystem. Its major concepts are: design with energy efficient planning; perennial agriculture with multiple crops in the field; tree crops; garden agriculture; energy efficient housing; animal forage system; aquaculture; community and ethical development. The concept of cooperation rather than competition with the emphasis on earth, people, and fair sharing fits well into plans for Estelline’s community garden.
Kristi Hollenback is pictured with Jane, Dean and Jessica going over some of the Permaculture literature. Trevor Gilkerson provided free seeds for the community garden. Linda Svec announced plans for the community garden and the farmers market at the meeting. More can be learned about Permaculture on April 19, 1-3 pm, at the Brookings Public Library. Contact Karl Schmidt for more information. There will also be a two day seminar at SDSU June 28-29.