Experience Cuba's Sustainable Food Revolution!
Ever since the collapse of the Eastern Block in the early 1990's, Cuba has undergone a fascinating transformation of it's food system, embracing agro-ecology and urban agriculture as the two key steps in walking down this new path. Permaculture has played an integral role in this process and organizations like the Antonio Nunez Jimenez Foundation for Nature and Humanity (FANJ) continue to teach permaculture methods to hundreds of people throughout the country. In November, 2014, Cuba hosted the International Permaculture Convergence further solidifying the country’s role as a global leader in the quest for food security.
Study Permaculture Design in Cuba this Winter!
For the second year running, we are incredibly excited to be partnering with FANJ to offer a three week Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course in Cuba from February 09 -March 2, 2015. Ron Berezan, aka "The Urban Farmer" has accompanied over 260 people on 16 educational programs to Cuba and is able to facilitate connections with the people at the heart of this amazing movement.
This unique "on the road" permaculture program in Cuba will feature:
- Canadian and Cuban permaculture teachers working together to deliver an expanded 96 hour permaculture curriculum relevant to the tropics and to temperate regions offering you an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate;
- The opportunity to immerse yourself in the permaculture and urban agriculture movements in Cuba including numerous site visits, hands-on activities, dialogue with Cuban permaculture practitioners, and a one week design and installation project for a new permaculture site in the city of Santiago de Cuba;
- Opportunities to explore and enjoy the cultural, historical and geographical richness of Cuba;
- A cross-cultural group learning experience that is guaranteed to inform, challenge and inspire you!
Registration for Permaculture Design Cuba 2015 is now open!
We would love to have you join us for this amazing permaculture adventure! To find out more about the program please visit: http://theurbanfarmer.ca/cuba-programs/pdc/ or see the attached brochure Register soon to receive an "early-bird” $250 discount and to avoid disappointment - spaces are limited. Ron Berezan (TheUrbanFarmer.ca) has partnered with FANJ and other Cuban organizations on many projects over the past 6 years . He will be joined by the dynamic Canadian permaculture teacher Javan K. Bernakevitch (permaculturebc.com) in the leadership of this program along with many inspiring and passionate Cuban teachers and practioners.
Interested in speaking with a past participant of this program? We would be happy to arrange that!
For more information: www.theurbanfarmer.ca or call 604 223 4800
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