Care of the Earth, Care of People, and Sharing of Surplus, promotes a life-affirming, symbiotic system, which creates a sense of reverence for all life on the planet.
Permaculture can be understood as the growth of agricultural ecosystems in a self-sufficient and sustainable way. This form of agriculture draws inspiration from nature to develop synergetic farming systems based on crop diversity, resilience, natural productivity, and sustainability.
BIODIVERSITY
Our human health is completely dependent on the health of our ecosystems. The health of every being on the planet is deeply connected to the overall health of the web of diverse beings that make up our ecosystems. Through a continuum from the biodiversity of the soil, the diversity and interrelationships of cultivated and wild plants and animals, the biodiversity of seed and the diversity of Earth’s processes, ecosystems are built, move in resilience and renew the Earth’s cycles. View this amazing PDF; Biodiversity is Health.
PERMACULTURE RESOURCES
Navdanya promotes a new agricultural and economic paradigm, a culture of food for health, where ecological responsibility and economic justice replace the present greed, consumerism and competition which have become dominant in society. It aims at regaining the common good as a foundation for a renewed sense of community, solidarity and culture of peace.
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening seed and food security in our region. Their mission is to assure a diverse and abundant supply of locally grown seeds for the Rocky Mountain West through networking, education and helping establish community-based models of seed stewardship.
Permaculture Research Institute – news, resources and much more!
MEGA List of Resources for Learning Permaculture: Websites & Online Resources, Videos, YouTube Channels, Films, Podcasts, Books, Articles & Threads, Periodicals & Magazines, Programs/Experiences, Homesteading Resources, etc.