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Re: sustainable agCitement
Maybe some of you in the PC list have suggestions for Melissa.
http://metalab.unc.edu/london InterGarden
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http://metalab.unc.edu/permaculture
On Thu, 1 Jul 1999, Melissa Bushdiecker wrote:
> I am trying to organize the AgCitement exhibit at the Missouri State Fair
> in mid-August. My objective is to create an interactive exhibit in
> which children can participate. The fair lasts for 10 days. During that
> time I have been thinking to have a hands-on building of a sustainable
> community project, starting from scratch and ending with an extensive
> model of a sustainable community in which the children created themselves.
> I plan to have sustainable farmers from around the state there to help and
> provide their expertise. I am asking for feedback on this idea and
> perhaps some suggestions on how to make this exhibit become a success.
> Any info or comments you have would be great and welcomed. Many thanks.
You could include several working demonstrations of permaculture systems.
small livestock -> aquaponics -> biomass/forage/food crops all in a
greenhouse, demos of spiral herb gardens, plant guilds
> I appreciate your time,
> Melissa Bushdiecker
> Summer Intern for Sustainable Agriculture
> MO Dept. of Agriculture
> UMC Sustainable Ag Extension Program