TRAINING DESCRIPTION (10 spots available only)
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Gain the practical knowledge and skills of permaculture practice with a focus on designing, building and managing regenerative and sustainable urban homestead and small scale farming systems and businesses.
During this 10 sessions hands-on training program, participants will engage with the design, building and management of productive and profitable urban permaculture systems and businesses at our San Clemente homestead. Visits and engagement with other established and new homesteads and small farms will be offered as options. This training program requires participants to have taken a permaculture course prior, or take our permaculture design course, running in the same time frame with this training. |
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ABOUT OUR HOMESTEAD
In 2018 we have invested over $50k to develop our 1 acre homestead into a productive permaculture small demonstration farm. We are investing another $50k+ in 2019 to develop all the permaculture systems possible in an urban Southern California setting on our site. On top of the permaculture systems already existing (kitchen gardens, orchards, compost and vermicompost systems, water harvesting, renewable energy and community educational spaces), our space will feature food and medicine market gardens, nursery focused on permaculture plants for southern california, small scale commercial composting systems, herbalism lab, natural local material (cob) structures, chickens, and larger community gathering and mentoring spaces. We envision our homestead as a space for effective community education, urban farming and regenerative leadership training. We invite you to learn with us and discover the regenerative and sustainable future that is possible for you and our shared environment and community with permaculture design and practice.
In 2018 we have invested over $50k to develop our 1 acre homestead into a productive permaculture small demonstration farm. We are investing another $50k+ in 2019 to develop all the permaculture systems possible in an urban Southern California setting on our site. On top of the permaculture systems already existing (kitchen gardens, orchards, compost and vermicompost systems, water harvesting, renewable energy and community educational spaces), our space will feature food and medicine market gardens, nursery focused on permaculture plants for southern california, small scale commercial composting systems, herbalism lab, natural local material (cob) structures, chickens, and larger community gathering and mentoring spaces. We envision our homestead as a space for effective community education, urban farming and regenerative leadership training. We invite you to learn with us and discover the regenerative and sustainable future that is possible for you and our shared environment and community with permaculture design and practice.
TRAINING DETAILS
This training is designed to provide practical experience on some of the most important topics explored in a permaculture design course. It provides the practical hands-on experience of building and managing an urban regenerative and sustainable permaculture homestead. In addition, depending on the specific goals of each participant, the training may include building and managing urban permaculture homestead related businesses. The focus of the program is on training the next generation of urban homesteaders and regenerative entrepreneurs.
The training will include:
Composting systems design and management
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an Urban Permaculture Farming Training Certification.
This training is designed to provide practical experience on some of the most important topics explored in a permaculture design course. It provides the practical hands-on experience of building and managing an urban regenerative and sustainable permaculture homestead. In addition, depending on the specific goals of each participant, the training may include building and managing urban permaculture homestead related businesses. The focus of the program is on training the next generation of urban homesteaders and regenerative entrepreneurs.
The training will include:
Composting systems design and management
- Including design, install and management of home based and “for the market” small scale composting systems (hot compost & vermicompost), from organic waste procurement, to compost harvest, uses, making compost teas and storing the final product
- Including design, install and management of home based and “for the market” small scale nursery systems (annuals & perennials), from soil & growing medium types used, to potting types, propagation from seeds & cuttings, watering and fertilization systems
- Including design, install and management of home based and “for the market” small scale farming systems (annual & perennials), from growing area prep for annuals and perennials (raised beds & in-ground), to planting, seeding, soil building, fertility management, ecological pest control, pruning and harvesting
- Including sourcing, prepping, cooking and storing of seasonal preserved foods and medicine
- Including design, install and management of small scale structures made of natural local materials (cob)
- Including design, install and management of small scale solar panel systems
- Including design, setup and management of services and curriculum for small scale urban permaculture
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an Urban Permaculture Farming Training Certification.
PERSONAL MENTORSHIP (optional & no extra cost)
Each participant will be provided with an aditional 4 hours of optional mentorship per month to help with starting a permaculture related business of their choosing.
The mentorship may include: Regenerative business planning, Market research, Marketing planing and aproaches, Basic permaculture related workshop curicullum planning, Basic permaculture related workshop teaching/leading techniques and planning
Each participant will be provided with an aditional 4 hours of optional mentorship per month to help with starting a permaculture related business of their choosing.
The mentorship may include: Regenerative business planning, Market research, Marketing planing and aproaches, Basic permaculture related workshop curicullum planning, Basic permaculture related workshop teaching/leading techniques and planning
TRAINING SCHEDULE
10 in-person sessions of 7 hours each (70 hours)
70 hours total (extra opportunities for hands-on activities and further learning will be available throughout the training)
Access to additional recommended, yet not required, reading materials and media on the design, building and mangement of the permaculture systems engaged with during the training will be provided.
Visits and engagement with other established and new homesteads and small farms will be offered as options. Water, yerba mate and garden tastings will be provided throughout the sessions. A garden salad will be provided at every session's lunch on the premisses. Course participants are responsible to bring their own lunch, or food to share, potluck style, in addition to what we provide.
March
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): March 9, 23, 30
April
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): April 13, 20
May
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): May 4, 18, 25
June
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): June 1, 8
10 in-person sessions of 7 hours each (70 hours)
70 hours total (extra opportunities for hands-on activities and further learning will be available throughout the training)
Access to additional recommended, yet not required, reading materials and media on the design, building and mangement of the permaculture systems engaged with during the training will be provided.
Visits and engagement with other established and new homesteads and small farms will be offered as options. Water, yerba mate and garden tastings will be provided throughout the sessions. A garden salad will be provided at every session's lunch on the premisses. Course participants are responsible to bring their own lunch, or food to share, potluck style, in addition to what we provide.
March
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): March 9, 23, 30
April
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): April 13, 20
May
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): May 4, 18, 25
June
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): June 1, 8
TRAINING INSTRUCTORS & MENTORS
Lucian Toma (lead instructor & mentor)
Lucian Toma (lead instructor & mentor)
- sustainability and permaculture designer, educator, consultant and college professor
- Founder of About And For Sustainability and Co-Founder of reEarth Consulting
- permaculture and regenerative beekeeping educator, practitioner, consultant and college professor
- Founder of The Honey Bee Hub and Community Engagement Director at The Ecology Center
- urban farming educator and practitioner
- Founder of Cultivate Together
- urban farming educator and practitioner
- Lead Farmer at The Ecology Center
- sustainability and regenerative development educator, consultant and college professor
- Founder of Sustridge Sustainability Consulting and Co-Founder of reEarth Consulting
- permaculture and regenerative community building educator and consultant
- Founder of Terra Livre, Aurora Community, Arise Education and Co-Founder of Permaculture Research Institute of Romania
TRAINING COSTS & REGISTRATION
20 years of age or older
We provide payment plans, work trade opportunities and scholarships for those that need them!
20 years of age or older
- $800 - Adult - early bird - when paid in full before February 3rd, 2019 ($1,000 full price)
- $900 - Adult - discounted price when paid in full by February 15, 2019 ($1,000 full price)
- $600 - Teenager - early bird - when paid in full before February 3rd, 2019 ($800 full price)
- $700 - Teenager - discounted price when paid in full by February 15, 2019 ($800 full price)
We provide payment plans, work trade opportunities and scholarships for those that need them!
- Payment plans - we offer 2 and 4 months payment plans
- Work Trade - we offer $200, $400 and up to $600 work trade opportunities
- Scholarships - we offer one $250, one $500, and one full course cost scholarships
CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
info@aboutandforsustainability.com
info@aboutandforsustainability.com
SEE SOME OF OUR INSTRUCTORS' WORK
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LUCIAN
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ANNA MARIA
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JEREMY
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CLAUDIAN
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JOSH
OTHER INFORMATION
What to bring at each in person session:
What to bring at each in person session:
- Paper, pen or pencil for notes
- Reusable water bottle
- Lunch and snacks
- Please wear closed toed shoes and farming appropriate clothing every weekend session
- A portion of your payment will be used to sponsor scholarships for individuals, who would otherwise not afford it, and who will positively impact our shared environment and community with the knowledge and skills gained in this course.
- A portion of your payment will support the work of our instructors and the development of the San Clemente permaculture homestead and other permaculture based educational hubs around the world.
- We will be using farming tools, and on occasion we will be working on slopes and uneven terrains. Safety will be priority number 1 and we ask that you follow the course and sessions leaders directions at all times. You can choose not to participate in some of the activities and observe only.
- A $100 admin fee is non-refundable if you decide to cancel your registration prior to the course.
- No Refunds will be made after the second training session has begun on March 22nd (or June 22nd) 2019 at 9 am.