Permaculture is a design system which works with nature rather than against it. Combining agricultural, architectural, and social systems to mimic what is found in native ecosystems the goal is to maximize our energy output with minimal input and in return regenerate our surroundings.
Big Island Farms Permaculture Design course emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles and ethics of permaculture.
- Care of the earth
- Care of the people
- Return of surplus to earth and people.
You will also learn the basics to some of the most critical building blocks used to build and design systems.
- Aquaponics
- Food Forest
- Earth works
- Holistic Management
My goal is that you may find your passion among the topics covered while at the same time continuing our life journey with the lens and mental tool box uncovered though BIFI PDC and always strive to have a dialogue and not a monologue with our earth.