PFG 2023: It Isn’t a Recipe! Agroforestry, Agroecology, and Permaculture Design

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the different resources available for perennial planting systems? So many different terms can be used to describe and inform development of perennial systems, but where do you begin and do you need to research every thing before taking action? We’ll be discussing how to build your own capacity for implementing holistic design at a place based level. Panelists approach holistic design through lenses of personal experience and innovative design approaches steeped in traditionally stewarded guiding principles. This is a great space for folks looking to get started on their own project and generally build their capacity for project based perennial planting plans.

Join us at the Perennial Farm Gathering in 2024! Sunday Oct 6th - Tuesday Oct 8th in Madison WI with farm tours in Spring Green, WI on Saturday, Oct 5th. Tickets go on sale in May at https://savannainstitute.org/pfg2024

Moderator: Jenn Ripp, Savanna Institute
Tonia Andreina, Savanna Institute, Earth Mama Design https://earthmamalandscaping.com
Nance Klehm, Social Ecologies
Emilie Tweardy, Appalachian Sustainable Development

0:00 Jenn Ripp introduction
2:40 Tonia Andreina introduction
8:35 Emily Tweardy introduction
15:07 Nance Klehm introduction
25:30 How do you approach designing with clients?
34:40 How do you talk people out of unrealistic goals?
42:40 How do you approach the landscape?
51:54 What is a design challenge you keep running into?
1:01:55 Audience Q&A