From sbonney@iquest.net Tue Mar 16 22:22:03 1999 Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:03:21 -0500 From: sbonney@iquest.net To: CSA List Subject: Solviva I have just returned from the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association's annual conference where Anna Edey was a keynote speaker and workshop presenter. Wow! Her book, Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre and Peace on Earth is fabulous and covers many of the subjects we often discuss: permaculture, wastewater management, greenhouse design, sustainable food production, energy capture, etc. Surprisingly, she doesn't incorporate fish into her system. There is plenty of brain food here, however, and presents opportunities for a four season CSA ion cold climates. Steve Steve Bonney, President Sustainable Earth a 501(c)3 not-for-profit dedicated to economic development through sustainable agriculture 100 Georgton Ct., W. Lafayette IN 47906 tel (765)463-9366; fax (765)497-0164; email sbonney@iquest.net From sbonney@iquest.net Tue Mar 16 22:36:23 1999 Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:05:21 -0500 From: sbonney@iquest.net To: CSA List Subject: Re: Solviva I didn't mean to leave people hanging about the book, but then I didn't want anyone think I was spamming. The Solviva book features details of a 3000 square foot greenhouse that features intense growing systems, wastewater recycling, energy efficiency, and nutrient recycling. Edey also includes many design plans for a variety of adaptation. She gets year round production on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Has grossed $6000 per month in the winter, over $50,000 per year, and says the potential production of salad mix from her system is 54,000 lbs. Smaller scales of the model could be adapted. I had my local bookstore order the book for me, but can be ordered directly from the author at solviva@vineyard.net Best, Steve Steve Bonney, President Sustainable Earth a 501(c)3 not-for-profit dedicated to economic development through sustainable agriculture 100 Georgton Ct., W. Lafayette IN 47906 tel (765)463-9366; fax (765)497-0164; email sbonney@iquest.net