Agroforestry for a Cooler, Greener Future – a Talk by Michael Pilarski
Growing trees in perennial forested systems (food forests) alongside annual crops and animals is one of the most effective and
Read MoreGrowing trees in perennial forested systems (food forests) alongside annual crops and animals is one of the most effective and
Read MoreA great book which fits right into what the Global Earth Repair Conference is about. The thesis of the book is that smallholder farmers (mainly in the Global South) have the capacity to green up the planet to cool the planet. Indeed, many of them are in the process of doing so.
Read MoreWe are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a friend and hero, Ronnie Cummins, on April 26, 2023. A
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Read MoreFounder of Bionutrient Food Association – USA Internationally renowned as one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” Dan Kittredge
Read MoreSavory Institute of Holistic Management – Zimbabwe, Africa Allan Savory is a Zimbabwean scientist, livestock farmer, and president and co-founder
Read MoreP.A. Yeomans (1905 – 1984) was an Australian inventor known for the Keyline System for the development of land and
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Read MoreThe Natural Farmer – India John Kaisner is a much-loved international teacher, designer and practitioner of Permaculture. But it wasn’t
Read MorePermaculture, RetroSuburbia – Australia David is the other original “co-founder of Permaculture” and also co-author (with Bill Mollison) of the
Read MoreRalegan Village Re-Greening – India Kisan Baburao “Anna” Hazare is a social activist who has led movements to promote rural
Read MoreSyntropic Agriculture – Switzerland Ernst Gotsch is a Swiss farmer and researcher working mostly in Brazil. He has originated a
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Read MoreRobert “Amigo Bob” Cantisano (1951-2020) is one of the most widely experienced and influential figures in California organic agriculture and
Read MoreFriends of the Trees Society, Global Earth Repair Foundation – Pacific Northwest, USA Our founder, Michael Pilarski, has been making
Read MorePolyface Farm – Virginia, USA Joel Salatin calls himself a “Christian Libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer.” Others who like him
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Read MoreCommunal Village Regeneration Project – Zimbabwe, Africa For the last 20 years, villagers in this area have taken their lives
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Read MoreBiodynamic Agriculture – New Zealand, India Peter Proctor (1928-2018) was one of the most respected and influential figures in contemporary
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Read MoreSarvodaya Institute – Los Angeles, CA, USA Rishi Kumar is a small-scale farmer, land-artist, writer, and educator. Since 2010, he
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Read MoreManavendra Singh Shekhawat, changed the fortune of a 500 acre barren, degraded landscape (only 30 trees on it) using traditional
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Read MoreSir Albert Howard (1873-1947) was the founder of the organic farming movement. Starting as a Plant Scientist in England, he
Read MoreWes Jackson is founder and president emeritus of The Land Institute. He established and served as chair of one of
Read MoreMasonobu Fukuoka (1913 – 2008) was a Japanese farmer and philosopher celebrated for his natural farming and re-vegetation of desertified
Read MoreElaine Ingham is an American microbiologist with a “user-friendly” approach. Elaine has knowledge on how to ensure a healthy foodweb
Read MoreGabe Brown is one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement which focuses on the regeneration of our
Read MoreDidi Pershouse is Founder and Lead Educator for Land & Leadership Initiative; Coordinator, Researcher and Writer for Seed Media Project;
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Read MoreGeoff Lawton is a world renowned Permaculture consultant, designer and teacher. Lawton was British born and now resides in Australia.
Read MoreVandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalisation author. She is often referred to
Read MoreFindhorn Community is a leading international centre of transformative learning, rooted in a spiritual ecovillage community in the north of
Read MoreLeah Penniman has over 20 years of experience as a soil steward and food sovereignty activist, and with farmers internationally
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Read MoreIn 1978, David Holmgren collaborated with Bill Mollison on a vision of ethics and principles to guide how humans interact
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Read MoreAndrew Millison, of Oregon State University, has been providing permaculture knowledge to hundreds if not thousands of students over the
Read MoreWOW!! Here are two great videos about repairing the earth. 10 inspiring, success stories of re-greening the planet and 9
Read MoreFounder and President of Elemental Ecosystems, Zachary Weiss, and his team focus on raising awareness of natural water systems where
Read MoreThe Global Drylands Library (GDF) is an on-line bibliography of books on drylands focusing on sustainable use and ecological restoration.
Read MoreWalter Jehne is a former CSIRO Climate Scientist and Microbiologist and the founder of Healthy Soils Australia. He specializes in
Read MoreJoin us for a fun and informative in-person workshop on small-scale commercial herb production using regenerative agriculture and permaculture methods!
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Read MoreIn August, 2020 I participated in an Ecosystem Restoration Camps webinar which centered on Camp Habiba, in the town of
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Read MoreSkeeter traveled to the new seedling Ecosystem Restoration camp at Mount Shasta, CA, USA. Here they share stories, and talk
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Read MoreHosted by Finnriver InCider Space Zoom! Join us live on Zoom for the following webinars- “Medicinal Trees & Shrubs” April
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020 Local food production is more important than ever! Grow your own! The Global Earth Repair office is
Read MoreIntroduction to Biochar Production & Use Time: March 7, Saturday1-4pmLocation:Global Earth Repair Office10644 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock, WA Attendees will
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Read MoreMichael Pilarski – Feb. 2, 2020 I first learned about sand dams from Bill Mollison in 1986 at his first
Read MoreBy Michael Pilarski, Friends of the Trees Society, and Global Earth Repair Foundation. Febuary 6, 2020. [This paper originated as
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Read MoreWe have been environmentalists our entire adult lives. Even though Norm is trained as a pesticide toting entomologist and ecologist
Read MoreMike Maki is an environmental activist and entrepreneur in agriculture and forestry with forty plus years of experience in Earth
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Read MoreOn August 5, I had a fruitful phone conversation with Dan Halsey, a permaculture designer, and principal of SouthWoods Ecosystems
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