Workshops, Classes and Presentations
John Jeavons presents 1-, 3-, and 5-day workshops, as well as classes and presentations about
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable
Mini-Farming in different locations through the year.
For more information about these workshops, presentations and other activities, click a tab below.
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of Events - Presentations
and Classes - 1-Day
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Events
Date
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Event/Location |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2013 | Free Afternoon Presentation Mercury Cafe
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June 30, 2013 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Denver, Colorado Pre-registration Required. To download an event poster, click here. |
DENVER, CO.
For more information about the 1-Day Workshop, click on a topic below.
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The Program
The program will consist of lecture, discussion and demonstration sessions, and will include a full range of information on Sustainability and Efficient Resource Use, Crops and Diet, Fertilization, Compost and Compost Crops, Soil Preparation and Seed Propagation, as well as the perspective to tie all these together.
Demonstrations
A portion of the afternoon will be devoted to practical demonstrations, during which a few participants will be able to try their hand at double-digging, pricking out and/or transplanting.
Dates, Prices & Application Deadlines
Denver, Colorado Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St. |
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Schedule
Just as GROW BIOINTENSIVE® mini-farming functions as a whole system (rather than isolated techniques), this workshop constitutes a whole, with each section building on previous sections; it is therefore important to attend the entire workshop. Transportation should be scheduled so that participants can remain through 5:00 PM on Sunday.
In order to ensure that you leave the workshop with the fullest range and depth of information possible, we will assume that all participants have read the publications listed under Required Reading. If you do not already own the required publications, you can purchase a full or partial set by ordering them from the Bountiful Gardens website.
The Workshop Mini-Manual of lecture notes and key articles is included in the price of admission and will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Food
A catered Lunch, and two tea/coffee breaks will be provided for participants by the Mercury Cafe. If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
Registration
Pre-registration and payment should be completed by May 29, 2013 for this workshop; late registration can be completed by June 27, 2013. However, participants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as these workshops can fill well in advance. Registration should be completed online (see Registration and Fees, below).
In addition to registration fees, please see the list of required reading, which you should purchase from Bountiful Gardens if you do not already own them (cost: approximately $20-30).
In case of oversubscription, the staff will select later applicants on the basis of the impact their work is likely to have in the future; priority will be given to those with a goal of using GROW BIOINTENSIVE Mini-Farming practices in outreach and public service projects. Workshop fees will be returned to those not selected.
Cancellation Policy
If a person cancels his/her workshop registration at least two weeks prior to the first day of the workshop, they can receive a refund of all but $25 of the workshop fees. After June 15, 2013, no refunds will be given.
Additional Information
-
Your understanding of the workshop will be enhanced if you know the following about your area: elevation, first and last frost dates, rainfall by month, monthly high and low temperatures. (See forms in The Sustainable Vegetable Garden. The County Ag Agent should be able to help you find this information.).
-
If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
-
Please bring your own mug for hot liquids, a calculator and 2 pencils. The weather may be unpredictable in June, so check the weather reports before coming, and be prepared for cool weather in the morning, possible rain, and warmth at mid-day. Waterproof boots with good tread are desirable! Tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted at the workshop.Participants may bring a sheet of information on and/or photos of their garden/project, to be shared; please limit it to one 8.5"x11" sheet and include your name and location..
- Other than the picnic lunch, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here. Feel free to write us about any particular or personal concerns or questions, and we'll do our best to get back to you in a timely manner!
This GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming One-Day Workshop will be in:
Denver, Colorado
Lecture Events: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.
Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St.
8:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2013
For information, go to http://mercurycafe.com/
To download the complete one-day information packet, which includes the detailed schedule and topics list as well as other information, click here.
NOTE: This event is in development - information may change.
The following schedule is designed for a single teacher and a single group of people. However, if a large number of people participate, the workshop may occur in the form of concurrent sessions taught by skilled teachers who will rotate among the groups. This is to ensure that everyone is able to experience the GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming topics and skills demonstrations in smaller groups, which provides a better learning experience. If this is the case, a special schedule appropriate for the three session format will be handed out at the Workshop.
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
8:30 – 8:50 |
Welcome/Introduction to the Bios and Schedule/Name Tags/Micro-Manual/Evaluations |
8:50 – 9:10 |
Perspective for Food-Raising For the Future Now: Power Point Presentation |
9:10 –9:40 |
The History of GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming and Its Eight Elements including the 60/30/10 Planning Model |
9:40 - 10:00 |
First Element: Soil Preparation and Double-Digging and the AWOMB Concept* |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Break |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Second Element: Compost and the All Compost is Not Equal Concept with Handout* |
11:00 - 11:20 |
Third Element: Close Spacing and Seed Propagation* |
11:20 - 11:35 |
Fourth Element: Companion Planting* |
11:35-12:00 |
Fifth Element: Carbon and Calorie (60%) Crops and the All "Calories" are Not Equal Concept with Handout * |
12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00 - 1:30 |
Sixth Element: Special High-Calorie Root (30%) Crops and Vitamin and Mineral (10%) Crops plus Income Crops* |
1:30 - 1:45 |
Seventh Element: Open-Pollinated Seeds* |
1:45 - 1:55 |
Eighth Element: A Whole System |
1:55 - 2:50 |
One Bed Unit Design: 60 Sq Ft, 30 Sq Ft and 10 Sq Ft of Crops YoU Intuitively Design
from the Heart with Design Handout |
2:50 - 3:20 |
Questions and Answers |
3:20 - 3:40 |
Travel to Demonstration Site |
3:40 - 4:04 |
Double-Digging Demonstration* |
| 4:05 - 4:30 | Fertilization, Transplanting and Prick-Out Demonstration* |
| 4:30-4:55 | Composting Demonstration* |
| 4:55 - 5:20 | Questions and Answers |
| 5:20 - 5:30 | Closing with Certificates |
DAILY SCHEDULE |
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|---|---|---|
Sunday |
8:30-12:00 |
Lecture |
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00-5:30 |
Lecture/Demo |
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Note:
The schedule is subject to change, depending on the weather.
This will be a non-smoking classroom. |
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The Workshop assumes pre-reading of either How to Grow More Vegetables and/or The Sustainable Vegetable Garden—A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields. The Workshop will be most useful to participants if both have been read, preferably two weeks before the event. The Workshop Micro-Manual will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop. Other required publications can be purchased from BOUNTIFUL GARDENS
* Possible Concurrent Sessions
Required Readings for the Workshop
The list below contains required reading (and a list of optional but useful reading)
for the 1-Day Workshop, which you should do before you come to the workshop,
and bring with you to the workshop
You can order the full or partial set of these publications by visiting Bountiful Gardens.
You can also purchase DVD and HTGMV bundle (a $40 value for $30 by clicking here).
NOTE: In addition to the reading below, there is a Workshop Micro-Manual of key information (included as a part of your workshop registration), which will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Required Reading
(Read before the workshop, and bring with you)
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Food / Lodging / Recreation
information and suggestions for the 1-Day Workshop
Lunch, and two coffee/tea breaks will be provided. Participants will be responsible for providing all other meals and lodging for this workshop.
Here are some possibilities in Denver, CO:
Lodging -- Food --Recreation
For a list of hotels and motels and campgrounds in/near Denver, click here
For a place to eat in the Denver area, consider the Mercury Cafe, which is hosting the workshop and providing lunch, or try one of the following websites:
For a list of organic/natural food sources, try: http://local.yahoo.com/CO/Denver/Food+Dining/Natural+Organic+Foods
For a list of green/organic restaurants in Denver, go to:
http://www.ecovian.com/s/denver/restaurantsFor other restaurants, try the following sites:
http://www.opentable.com/denver-restaurant-listings
http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/17/Denver-restaurants.html
http://www.yelp.com/c/denver/restaurants
For more information about Denver, CO, check out http://www.denver.org/
1-Day Workshop Registration: A Four Step Process
- Download and read the 1-Day Workshop Information Packet
- Complete the Online Workshop Registration
Form for the Denver, CO 1-Day Workshop scheduled for June 30, 2013. You can either register one workshop participant at the regular rate, or register 2-3 participants at the same time and receive a group discount.
Click here to register for a single workshop ticket
Click here to register for 2-3 workshop tickets at the group discount rate
- Pay for workshop fees. When you submit your workshop registration, you will automatically be redirected to our online payment page, hosted by PayPal. Make sure to complete payment or your registration will not be processed.
Prices are as follows:
Standard Single Ticket Rates:
If paid before May 29, 2013 the cost of the program (includes Workshop Manual, Lunch, plus two Tea and Coffee Breaks) is: $125 per person.
If complete registration is paid between May 30, 2013 and June 27, 2013, the cost of the program is: $150 per person.
Group Ticket Rates (2-3 people):
If Payment is recieved by May 29, Participant #1 pays $125. Up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $75 per person.
If payment is received between May 30 - June 27, 2013, Participant #1 pays $150, and up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $100 per person.
Group registration price includes one mini-manual to be handed out at the workshop and shared by the participants who registered together, as well as a catered lunch and two tea and coffee breaks for each participants.
Other than the catered lunch and two tea/coffee breaks, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here.
- Look over the Required Reading for the 1 day workshop, and if you need any of the books
or papers,
order them from Bountiful Gardens. The Workshop Mini-Manual of lecture notes and key articles will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Events coming in 2013-2014:
Date
|
Event/Location |
|---|---|
March 10, 2013 |
The Willits Grange |
May 11, 2013 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® -A Special Benefit for the Waldorf School of Mendocino County - Willits, CA Pre-registration Required. To download an event poster, click here.
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| June 15, 2013 |
Palo Alto, CA Pre-registration Required. |
| June 29, 2013 | Free Afternoon Presentation Mercury Cafe
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| June 30, 2013 | GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Denver, Colorado Pre-registration Required. |
| August 16-18, 2013 | GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Denver, Colorado Friday-Sunday, August 16-18, 2013 Pre-registration Required. |
| February 1, 2014 | John Jeavons gives the Saturday, February 1, 2014 For more information on the meeting/seminars click here. See http://smallfarmconference.com/ for details.
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For detailed information about the events listed here, click a tab, above.
The events in this list are now complete.
Date
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Event/Location |
|---|---|
January 22, 2009 |
Evening Presentation, Ashland, OR |
January 23-25 2009 |
Sustainable Mini-Farming 3-Day Workshop, Ashland, OR |
January 27, 2009 |
1-Day Economic Mini-Farming Workshop, Ashland, OR |
September 15, 2009 |
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September 16-20, 2009 |
Read about Ezemvelo: http://www.ezemvelo.co.za |
October 21, 2009 |
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October 21, 2009 |
Fairfield, Iowa |
October 22-24, 2009 |
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January 28, 2010 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® |
January 29, 2010 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® New Brunswick, New Jersey |
January 30, 2010 |
John Jeavons gives the New Brunswick, NJ For more information, go to the NOFA website: http://www.nofanj.org |
March 12, 2010 |
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| April 8, 2010 | GROW BIOINTENSIVE®
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April 8-10, 2010 |
(Taught by John Jeavons and Steve Moore) Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC Thursday we will
meet in Ransom Fellowship Hall. This event is completed
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Sept 24, 2010 |
This event is completed |
Sept 25, 2010 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Olympia, Washington This event is completed
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January 5, 2012 |
This event is completed |
January 6-8 2012 |
Brooklyn, NY Pratt Institute Event Sponsored by: This event is completed. |
January 14, 2012 |
John also gives a Worcester State University For more information on the meeting/seminars click here. This event is completed.
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January 15, 2012 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Lincoln, Massachusetts Mass Audubon and Drumlin Farm are co-sponsors of this workshop.
This event is completed.
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August 10, 2012 |
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| August 11-12, 2012 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Elon, NC This event has been postponed until further notice.
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September 12, 2012 |
This event is completed. |
More events are in development: information coming soon!
John Jeavons will be giving a talk at the Willits Grange in Willits, CA.
The topic: "Growing Soil As You Grow Food"
Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 4 PM
291 School Street in Willits, CA
sponsored by Willits Economic Localization (WELL).
Free and open to the public. See you there!
John Jeavons will give an introduction to GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming in a two-part class in Palo Alto.
Where: Common Ground Garden Supply & Education Center
(a non-profit project of Ecology Action for over 40 years!)
559 College Ave
Palo Alto CA 94306
www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
More Classes & Events
When: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Who: John Jeavons; The Executive Director of Ecology Action and Common Ground Garden Supply & Education Center, author of How to Grow More Vegetables! This valuable book is now in its 8th edition, and it is used in over 140 countries around the world. John is a Living Legend, Garden Encyclopedia, and a wonderful man with a great sense of humor.
Why: This is your golden opportunity to learn from the Master, sought to teach in countries all over the world. Get your own copy of How to Grow More Vegetables autographed.
ALL ABOUT "GROW BIOINTENSIVE" - PART ONE
10:30 - 12:30+ $31
To register click here: All About "Grow Biointensive" - Part One
A Sustainable Solution to Growing Food! With John's leadership and guidance, the Ecology Action Team dedicates teaching and practical research to rediscovering the scientific principles that underlie millennia-old traditional farming systems. These have guided us to the eight essential aspects that are the foundation of GROW BIOINTENSIVE. Learn about each important aspect and why they are effective. John will autograph your copy of "How to Grow More Vegetables". John is the Executive Director of Ecology Action and author of How to Grow More Vegetables, now in its 8th edition and used in over 140 countries around the world.
ALL ABOUT "GROW BIOINTENSIVE" - PART TWO
2:00 - 4:00 $31
To register click All About "Grow Biointensive" - Part Two
The living legend John Jeavons will present the philosophy and history of GROW BIOINTENSIVE. It all began in Palo Alto in 1972! Where we can go from here? Learn what is growing great and happening in other areas of California and around the world using this method. Learn about in-depth studies and GROW BIOINTENSIVE internships. Ask your questions in this informal setting. John will autograph your copy of "How to Grow More Vegetables". John is the Executive Director of Ecology Action and author of How to Grow More Vegetables, now in its 8th edition and used in over 140 countries around the world.
To Register, click Part One or Part Two.
(Common Ground's Eventbrite registration page will open.)
Space is very limited.
Free Afternoon Presentation
"GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming"
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1-3PM
Mercury Cafe
2199 California Street Denver, CO
Free to the public, with donations encouraged for
the non-profit "Sprout City Farms"
John Jeavons will give the Keynote Address for the
15th Annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.
Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Traverse City, Michigan.
See http://smallfarmconference.com/ for details.
1 Day Mini-Farming Workshops
More events are in development: information coming soon!
May 11, 2013 |
GROW BIOINTENSIVE® -A Special Benefit for the Waldorf School of Mendocino County - Willits, CA This event is complete.
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| June 30, 2013 | GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Denver, Colorado Pre-registration Required. To download an event poster, click here.
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Willits, CA, Golden Rule Ranch:
For more information about the 1-Day Workshop, click on a topic below.
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The Program
The program will consist of lecture, discussion and demonstration sessions, and will include a full range of information on Sustainability and Efficient Resource Use, Crops and Diet, Fertilization, Compost and Compost Crops, Soil Preparation and Seed Propagation, as well as the perspective to tie all these together.
Demonstrations
A portion of the afternoon will be devoted to practical demonstrations, during which a few participants will be able to try their hand at double-digging, pricking out and/or transplanting.
Dates, Prices & Application Deadlines
Willits, CA |
|
Schedule
Just as GROW BIOINTENSIVE® mini-farming functions as a whole system (rather than isolated techniques), this workshop constitutes a whole, with each section building on previous sections; it is therefore important to attend the entire workshop. Transportation should be scheduled so that participants can remain through 5:00 PM on Saturday.
In order to ensure that you leave the workshop with the fullest range and depth of information possible, we will assume that all participants have read the publications listed under Required Reading. If you do not already own the required publications, you can purchase a full or partial set by ordering them from the Bountiful Gardens website.
The Workshop Micro-Manual of lecture notes and key articles is included in the price of admission and will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Food
A picnic lunch including wood-fired pizza, local produce, and Kemmy's pies will be provided for participants. If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
Registration
Pre-registration and payment should be completed by May 9th for this One Day Workshop. However, participants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as these workshops can fill well in advance. Registration should be completed online (see Registration and Fees, below).
In case of oversubscription, the staff will select later applicants on the basis of the impact their work is likely to have in the future; priority will be given to those with a goal of using GROW BIOINTENSIVE Mini-Farming practices in outreach and public service projects. Workshop fees will be returned to those not selected.
Cancellation Policy
If a person cancels his/her workshop registration at least two weeks prior to the first day of the workshop, they can receive a refund of all but $25 of the workshop fees. After April 27, 2013, no refunds will be given.
Additional Information
-
Your understanding of the workshop will be enhanced if you know the following about your area: elevation, first and last frost dates, rainfall by month, monthly high and low temperatures. (See forms in The Sustainable Vegetable Garden. The County Ag Agent should be able to help you find this information.).
-
If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
-
Please bring your own mug for hot liquids, a calculator and 2 pencils. The weather is unpredictable in May, so be prepared for cold, rain, or warmth at mid-day. Waterproof boots with good tread are desirable! Tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted at the workshop.Participants may bring a sheet of information on and/or photos of their garden/project, to be shared; please limit it to one 8.5"x11" sheet and include your name and location..
- Other than the picnic lunch, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here. Feel free to write us about any particular or personal concerns or questions, and we'll do our best to get back to you in a timely manner!
This GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming One-Day Workshop will be in:
Willits, CA
The Golden Rule Ranch
9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Map and directions will be provided via email to registered participants.
To download the complete one-day information packet, which includes the detailed schedule and topics list as well as other information, click here.
The following schedule is designed for a single teacher and a single group of people. However, if a large number of people participate, the workshop may occur in the form of concurrent sessions taught by skilled teachers who will rotate among the groups. This is to ensure that everyone is able to experience the GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming topics and skills demonstrations in smaller groups, which provides a better learning experience. If this is the case, a special schedule appropriate for the three session format will be handed out at the Workshop.
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
8:00 – 8:20 |
Welcome/Introduction to the Bios and Schedule/Name Tags/Micro-Manual/Evaluations |
8:20 – 8:40 |
Perspective for Food-Raising For the Future Now: Power Point Presentation |
8:40 –9:10 |
The History of GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming and Its Eight Elements including the 60/30/10 Planning Model |
9:10 - 9:30 |
First Element: Soil Preparation and Double-Digging and the AWOMB Concept* |
9:30 - 10:00 |
Break |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Second Element: Compost and the All Compost is Not Equal Concept with Handout* |
10:30 - 10:50 |
Third Element: Close Spacing and Seed Propagation* |
10:50 - 11:05 |
Fourth Element: Companion Planting* |
11:05 - 11:30 |
Fifth Element: Carbon and Calorie (60%) Crops and the All "Calories" are Not Equal Concept with Handout * |
11:30 - 12:30 |
Lunch |
12:30-1:00 |
Sixth Element: Special High-Calorie Root (30%) Crops and Vitamin and Mineral (10%) Crops plus Income Crops* |
1:00 - 1:15 |
Seventh Element: Open-Pollinated Seeds* |
1:15 - 1:25 |
Eighth Element: A Whole System |
1:25-2:20 |
One Bed Unit Design: 60 Sq Ft, 30 Sq Ft and 10 Sq Ft of Crops YoU Intuitively Design
from the Heart with Design Handout |
2:20-2:40 |
Questions and Answers |
2:40-3:00 |
Travel to Demonstration Site |
3:00-3:25 |
Double-Digging Demonstration* |
| 3:25-3:50 | Fertilization, Transplanting and Prick-Out Demonstration* |
| 3:50-4:15 | Composting Demonstration* |
| 4:15-4:50 | Questions and Answers |
| 4:50-5:00 | Closing with Certificates |
DAILY SCHEDULE |
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Saturday |
8:00 -11:30 |
Lecture |
11:30-12:30 |
Lunch |
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12:30-5:00 |
Lecture/Demo |
|
Note:
The schedule is subject to change, depending on the weather.
This will be a non-smoking classroom. |
||
The Workshop assumes pre-reading of either How to Grow More Vegetables and/or The Sustainable Vegetable Garden—A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields. The Workshop will be most useful to participants if both have been read, preferably two weeks before the event. The Workshop Micro-Manual will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop. Other required publications can be purchased from BOUNTIFUL GARDENS
* Possible Concurrent Sessions
Required Readings for the Workshop
The list below contains required reading (and a list of optional but useful reading)
for the 1-Day Workshop, which you should do before you come to the workshop,
and bring with you to the workshop
You can order the full or partial set of these publications by visiting Bountiful Gardens.
You can also purchase DVD and HTGMV bundle (a $40 value for $30 by clicking here).
NOTE: In addition to the reading below, there is a Workshop Micro-Manual of key information (included as a part of your workshop registration), which will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Required Reading
(Read before the workshop, and bring with you)
|
|---|
|
Location/ Food / Lodging / Recreation
information and suggestions for the 1-Day Workshop
A picnic lunch of woodfired pizza, local produce and Kemmy's Pies will be provided on the day of the workshop. However, lodging and other meals are not included in the workshop cost and are to be provided by each participant.
Willits, the gateway to the redwoods, has many restaurants, shops, hotels, campgrounds, and recreational activities for you to enjoy during your stay here.
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For information on food, lodging, recreation and cultural events in Willits,
check out the excellent suggestions on the
Willits Chamber of Commerce website
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Special note: Ecology Action workshop participants receive a special rate at:
The Old West Inn
1221 S. Main Street, Willits, CA 95490
707-459-4201
$50/single $60/double plus taxes.
Only 19 rooms available, so book ahead! -
Also, there is an RV park at the Golden Rule Ranch, very close to the workshop site:
http://goldenrulervpark.com/
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For an interesting idea for a road trip through the area, including
restaurant reviews, activities and lodging information,
take a look at this article from the
Arts Council of Mendocino County website
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For a map of Willits, click here.
Denver, CO, Mercury Cafe/Moondog Farm:
For more information about the 1-Day Workshop, click on a topic below.
(To close a topic, click it again. To close all topics, Click Here.)
The Program
The program will consist of lecture, discussion and demonstration sessions, and will include a full range of information on Sustainability and Efficient Resource Use, Crops and Diet, Fertilization, Compost and Compost Crops, Soil Preparation and Seed Propagation, as well as the perspective to tie all these together.
Demonstrations
A portion of the afternoon will be devoted to practical demonstrations, during which a few participants will be able to try their hand at double-digging, pricking out and/or transplanting.
Dates, Prices & Application Deadlines
Denver, Colorado Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St. |
|
Schedule
Just as GROW BIOINTENSIVE® mini-farming functions as a whole system (rather than isolated techniques), this workshop constitutes a whole, with each section building on previous sections; it is therefore important to attend the entire workshop. Transportation should be scheduled so that participants can remain through 5:00 PM on Sunday.
In order to ensure that you leave the workshop with the fullest range and depth of information possible, we will assume that all participants have read the publications listed under Required Reading. If you do not already own the required publications, you can purchase a full or partial set by ordering them from the Bountiful Gardens website.
The Workshop Mini-Manual of lecture notes and key articles is included in the price of admission and will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Food
A catered Lunch, and two tea/coffee breaks will be provided for participants by the Mercury Cafe. If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
Registration
Pre-registration and payment should be completed by May 29, 2013 for this workshop; late registration can be completed by June 27, 2013. However, participants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as these workshops can fill well in advance. Registration should be completed online (see Registration and Fees, below).
In addition to registration fees, please see the list of required reading, which you should purchase from Bountiful Gardens if you do not already own them (cost: approximately $20-30).
In case of oversubscription, the staff will select later applicants on the basis of the impact their work is likely to have in the future; priority will be given to those with a goal of using GROW BIOINTENSIVE Mini-Farming practices in outreach and public service projects. Workshop fees will be returned to those not selected.
Cancellation Policy
If a person cancels his/her workshop registration at least two weeks prior to the first day of the workshop, they can receive a refund of all but $25 of the workshop fees. After June 15, 2013, no refunds will be given.
Additional Information
-
Your understanding of the workshop will be enhanced if you know the following about your area: elevation, first and last frost dates, rainfall by month, monthly high and low temperatures. (See forms in The Sustainable Vegetable Garden. The County Ag Agent should be able to help you find this information.).
-
If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
-
Please bring your own mug for hot liquids, a calculator and 2 pencils. The weather may be unpredictable in June, so check the weather reports before coming, and be prepared for cool weather in the morning, possible rain, and warmth at mid-day. Waterproof boots with good tread are desirable! Tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted at the workshop.Participants may bring a sheet of information on and/or photos of their garden/project, to be shared; please limit it to one 8.5"x11" sheet and include your name and location..
- Other than the picnic lunch, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here. Feel free to write us about any particular or personal concerns or questions, and we'll do our best to get back to you in a timely manner!
This GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming One-Day Workshop will be in:
Denver, Colorado
Lecture Events: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.
Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St.
8:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2013
For information, go to http://mercurycafe.com/
To download the complete one-day information packet, which includes the detailed schedule and topics list as well as other information, click here.
NOTE: This event is in development - information may change.
The following schedule is designed for a single teacher and a single group of people. However, if a large number of people participate, the workshop may occur in the form of concurrent sessions taught by skilled teachers who will rotate among the groups. This is to ensure that everyone is able to experience the GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming topics and skills demonstrations in smaller groups, which provides a better learning experience. If this is the case, a special schedule appropriate for the three session format will be handed out at the Workshop.
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8:30 – 8:50 |
Welcome/Introduction to the Bios and Schedule/Name Tags/Micro-Manual/Evaluations |
8:50 – 9:10 |
Perspective for Food-Raising For the Future Now: Power Point Presentation |
9:10 –9:40 |
The History of GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming and Its Eight Elements including the 60/30/10 Planning Model |
9:40 - 10:00 |
First Element: Soil Preparation and Double-Digging and the AWOMB Concept* |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Break |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Second Element: Compost and the All Compost is Not Equal Concept with Handout* |
11:00 - 11:20 |
Third Element: Close Spacing and Seed Propagation* |
11:20 - 11:35 |
Fourth Element: Companion Planting* |
11:35-12:00 |
Fifth Element: Carbon and Calorie (60%) Crops and the All "Calories" are Not Equal Concept with Handout * |
12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch
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1:00 - 1:30 |
Sixth Element: Special High-Calorie Root (30%) Crops and Vitamin and Mineral (10%) Crops plus Income Crops* |
1:30 - 1:45 |
Seventh Element: Open-Pollinated Seeds* |
1:45 - 1:55 |
Eighth Element: A Whole System |
1:55 - 2:50 |
One Bed Unit Design: 60 Sq Ft, 30 Sq Ft and 10 Sq Ft of Crops YoU Intuitively Design
from the Heart with Design Handout |
2:50 - 3:20 |
Questions and Answers |
3:20 - 3:40 |
Travel to Demonstration Site |
3:40 - 4:04 |
Double-Digging Demonstration* |
| 4:05 - 4:30 | Fertilization, Transplanting and Prick-Out Demonstration* |
| 4:30-4:55 | Composting Demonstration* |
| 4:55 - 5:20 | Questions and Answers |
| 5:20 - 5:30 | Closing with Certificates |
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Sunday |
8:30-12:00 |
Lecture |
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00-5:30 |
Lecture/Demo |
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The schedule is subject to change, depending on the weather.
This will be a non-smoking classroom. |
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The Workshop assumes pre-reading of either How to Grow More Vegetables and/or The Sustainable Vegetable Garden—A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields. The Workshop will be most useful to participants if both have been read, preferably two weeks before the event. The Workshop Micro-Manual will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop. Other required publications can be purchased from BOUNTIFUL GARDENS
* Possible Concurrent Sessions
Required Readings for the Workshop
The list below contains required reading (and a list of optional but useful reading)
for the 1-Day Workshop, which you should do before you come to the workshop,
and bring with you to the workshop
You can order the full or partial set of these publications by visiting Bountiful Gardens.
You can also purchase DVD and HTGMV bundle (a $40 value for $30 by clicking here).
NOTE: In addition to the reading below, there is a Workshop Micro-Manual of key information (included as a part of your workshop registration), which will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Required Reading
(Read before the workshop, and bring with you)
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Food / Lodging / Recreation
information and suggestions for the 1-Day Workshop
Lunch, and two coffee/tea breaks will be provided. Participants will be responsible for providing all other meals and lodging for this workshop.
Here are some possibilities in Denver, CO:
Lodging -- Food --Recreation
For a list of hotels and motels and campgrounds in/near Denver, click here
For a place to eat in the Denver area, consider the Mercury Cafe, which is hosting the workshop and providing lunch, or try one of the following websites:
For a list of organic/natural food sources, try: http://local.yahoo.com/CO/Denver/Food+Dining/Natural+Organic+Foods
For a list of green/organic restaurants in Denver, go to:
http://www.ecovian.com/s/denver/restaurants
For other restaurants, try the following sites:
http://www.opentable.com/denver-restaurant-listings
http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/17/Denver-restaurants.html
http://www.yelp.com/c/denver/restaurants
For more information about Denver, CO, check out http://www.denver.org/
1-Day Workshop Registration: A Four Step Process
- Download and read the 1-Day Workshop Information Packet
- Complete the Online Workshop Registration
Form for the Denver, CO 1-Day Workshop scheduled for June 30, 2013. You can either register one workshop participant at the regular rate, or register 2-3 participants at the same time and receive a group discount.
- Pay for workshop fees. When you submit your workshop registration, you will automatically be redirected to our online payment page, hosted by PayPal. Make sure to complete payment or your registration will not be processed.
Prices are as follows:
Standard Single Ticket Rates:
If paid before May 29, 2013 the cost of the program (includes Workshop Manual, Lunch, plus two Tea and Coffee Breaks) is: $125 per person.
If complete registration is paid between May 30, 2013 and June 27, 2013, the cost of the program is: $150 per person.
Group Ticket Rates (2-3 people):
If Payment is recieved by May 29, Participant #1 pays $125. Up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $75 per person.
If payment is received between May 30 - June 27, 2013, Participant #1 pays $150, and up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $100 per person.
Group registration price includes one mini-manual to be handed out at the workshop and shared by the participants who registered together, as well as a catered lunch and two tea and coffee breaks for each participants.
Other than the catered lunch and two tea/coffee breaks, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here.
- Look over the Required Reading for the 1 day workshop, and if you need any of the books
or papers,
order them from Bountiful Gardens. The Workshop Mini-Manual of lecture notes and key articles will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
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Click here to register for a single workshop ticket
Click here to register for 2-3 workshop tickets at the group discount rate
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3 Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshops
More events are in development: more information coming soon!
John Jeavons' Three-Day Workshops in GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming provide an in-depth study of a successful food growing system that is appropriate to a more self-reliant lifestyle, and for use in developing countries.
The following workshop is scheduled:
| August 16-18, 2013 | GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Denver, Colorado Friday-Sunday, August 16-18, 2013 Pre-registration Required. |
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Denver, CO, Mercury Cafe/Moondog Farm:
For more information about the 3-Day Workshop, click on a topic below.
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The Program
The program will consist of an extensive course of lecture, discussion and demonstration sessions, and will include a full range of information on Sustainability and Efficient Resource Use, Crops and Diet, Fertilization, Compost and Compost Crops, Soil Preparation and Seed Propagation, as well as the perspective to tie all these together. The goal of the workshop is to give you the best possible education to grow abundant, sustainable food for the rest of your life!
Demonstrations
A portion of the workshop will be devoted to practical demonstrations, during which a few participants will be able to try their hand at double-digging, pricking out and/or transplanting.
Dates, Prices & Application Deadlines
Denver, Colorado Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St.
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Schedule
Just as GROW BIOINTENSIVE® mini-farming functions as a whole system (rather than isolated techniques), this workshop constitutes a whole, with each section building on previous sections; it is therefore important to attend the entire workshop. Transportation should be scheduled so that participants can remain through 5:00 PM on Sunday.
In order to ensure that you leave the workshop with the fullest range and depth of information possible, we will assume that all participants have read the publications listed under Required Reading. If you do not already own the required publications, you can purchase a full or partial set by ordering them from the Bountiful Gardens website.
The Workshop Micro-Manual of lecture notes and key articles is included in the price of admission and will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
Food
3 catered lunches, a networking dinner, and six tea/coffee breaks (two per day) will be provided for workshop participants by the Mercury Cafe. If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
Registration
Pre-registration and payment should be completed by July 14, 2013 for this workshop; late registration can be completed by August 13, 2013. However, participants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as these workshops can fill well in advance. Registration should be completed online (see Registration and Fees, below).
In addition to registration fees, please see the list of required reading, which you should purchase from Bountiful Gardens if you do not already own them (cost: approximately $20-30).
In case of oversubscription, the staff will select later applicants on the basis of the impact their work is likely to have in the future; priority will be given to those with a goal of using GROW BIOINTENSIVE Mini-Farming practices in outreach and public service projects. Workshop fees will be returned to those not selected.
Cancellation Policy
If a person cancels his/her workshop registration at least two weeks prior to the first day of the workshop, they can receive a refund of all but $25 of the workshop fees. After August 2, 2013, no refunds will be given.
Additional Information
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Your understanding of the workshop will be enhanced if you know the following about your area: elevation, first and last frost dates, rainfall by month, monthly high and low temperatures. (See forms in The Sustainable Vegetable Garden. The County Ag Agent should be able to help you find this information.).
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If you have any special food allergies, we recommend you bring your own food.
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Please bring your own mug for hot liquids, a calculator and 2 pencils. The weather may be unpredictable, so check the weather reports before coming, and be prepared for cool weather in the morning, possible rain, or warmth at mid-day. Waterproof boots with good tread are desirable! Tape recorders and video cameras are not permitted at the workshop.Participants may bring a sheet of information on and/or photos of their garden/project, to be shared; please limit it to one 8.5"x11" sheet and include your name and location..
- Other than the catered lunches, networking dinner, and coffee/tea breaks, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here. Feel free to write us about any particular or personal concerns or questions, and we'll do our best to get back to you in a timely manner!
This GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming Three-Day Workshop will be in:
Denver, Colorado
Lecture Events: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.
Field Events: Moondog Farm, 333 22nd St.
Friday-Sunday August 16-18, 2013
8:30 AM-5:30 PM Friday,
8:30 AM-8:30 PM Saturday (includes dinner) and 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Sunday
For information on how to get there, go to http://mercurycafe.com/
Please note: Pre-registration is required to attend this workshop. Click here to register
To download the complete three-day information packet, which includes the detailed schedule and topics list as well as other information, click here.
NOTE: This event is in development - information may change.
Friday |
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Sustainability
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World Situation
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Philosophy
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History
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Bed Preparation
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Double-Digging
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Seed Propagation
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Diet
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Simultaneous Sessions
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Compost:
Principles and techniques |
Compost Crops
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Fertility and Fertilization
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40-Bed, 21-Bed, and One-Bed Units |
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Demonstrations
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Sunday |
System Life
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Planning
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Group Activity
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Concluding
Perspective |
DAILY SCHEDULE |
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Friday |
8:30 -1:00 |
Lecture |
1:00-2:15 |
Lunch |
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2:15-5:30 |
Lecture |
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Saturday |
8:30 -12:30 |
Lecture |
1:00-2:00 |
Lunch |
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2:00-5:30
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Demos |
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6:30-8:30 |
Networking Supper and Photos |
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Sunday |
8:30 -1:00 |
Lecture |
1:00-2:15 |
Lunch |
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2:15-5:30 |
Group Activity |
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Note: The schedule is subject to change, depending on the weather. This will be a non-smoking classroom. |
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The Workshop assumes pre-reading of How to Grow More Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible On Less Land Than You Can Imagine and/or The Sustainable Vegetable Garden—A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields. The Workshop will be most useful to Participants if both have been read, preferably two weeks before the event.
Required Readings for the Workshop
The list below contains required reading for the 3-Day workshops, which you should do before you come to the Workshop, as well as other materials that you should bring with you.
You can order the full or partial set of these publications by visiting Bountiful Gardens.
(In addition to the reading below, there is a 200+ pageWorkshop Manual of lecture notes
included in the price of registration,
which is handed out at the beginning of the workshop.)
NOTE: This event is in development - information may change.
Required Reading (Read before the workshop, and bring with you)
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Food / Lodging / Recreation
information and suggestions for the 3-Day Workshop
Three lunches, a networking dinner, and six coffee/tea breaks (two per day) will be provided. Participants will be responsible for providing all other meals and lodging for this workshop.
Here are some possibilities in Denver, CO:
Lodging -- Food --Recreation
For a list of hotels and motels and campgrounds in/near Denver, click here
For a place to eat in the Denver area, consider the Mercury Cafe, which is hosting the workshop and providing lunch, or try one of the following websites:
For a list of organic/natural food sources, try: http://local.yahoo.com/CO/Denver/Food+Dining/Natural+Organic+Foods
For a list of green/organic restaurants in Denver, go to:
http://www.ecovian.com/s/denver/restaurants
For other restaurants, try the following sites:
http://www.opentable.com/denver-restaurant-listings
http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/17/Denver-restaurants.html
http://www.yelp.com/c/denver/restaurants
For more information about Denver, CO, check out http://www.denver.org/
3-Day Workshop Registration: A Four Step Process
- Download and read the 3-Day Workshop Information Packet.
- Complete the Secure Online Workshop Registration
Form for the Denver, CO 3-Day Workshop scheduled for Aug 16-18, 2013:
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Click here to register for a single workshop ticket
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Click here to register for2-3 workshop tickets at the group discount rate
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- Pay for workshop fees. When you submit your workshop registration, you will automatically be redirected to our online payment page, hosted by PayPal. Make sure to complete payment or your registration will not be processed.
Prices are as follows:
- Standard Single Ticket Rates:
If paid before July 14, the cost of the program is $485 per person
If complete registration is received between July 15 - August 13, 2013, the cost of the program is $535 per person.
Registration includes the 200+ page Workshop Manual and extensive training on how to use the information it contains to grow your own food for the rest of your life, 3 catered lunches, a networking dinner, and 6 tea and coffee breaks.
Group Ticket Rates (2-3 people):
If Payment is recieved by July 14, Participant #1 pays $485. Up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $285 per person.
If payment is received between July 15 - August 13, 2013, Participant #1 pays $535, and up to two additional tickets ("Participant #2" and "Participant #3") may be purchased at the same time for the discounted group rate of $335 per person.
Group registration includes 1 copy of the 200+ page Workshop Manual to be shared by the people who register together and extensive training on how to use the information it contains to grow your own food for the rest of your lives; it also includes 3 catered lunches, a networking dinner, and 6 tea and coffee breaks for each participant.
- Other than the catered lunches, networking dinner and tea/coffee breaks, participants will be responsible for providing all meals and lodging for this workshop. For food and lodging options, click here.
- Standard Single Ticket Rates:
- Look over the Required Reading for the workshop, and if you need any of the books
or papers,
order them from Bountiful Gardens. The Workshop Manual of lecture notes and key articles will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop.
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5 Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshops
More events are in development: information coming soon!
John Jeavons' Five-Day Workshops in GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming provide an in-depth study of a successful food growing system that is appropriate to a more self-reliant lifestyle, and for use in developing countries.
Other Workshops in 2013
In addition to John's GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming workshops and presentations, here are some other events we think you'll find interesting and useful!
For more information about GROW BIOINTENSIVE farming and Ecology Action,
go to www.growbiointensive.org
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Event/Location |
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| Feb 4-9, 2013 |
Latin America For more information about this workshop, click here. |
Mar1-3, 2013 |
For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| May13-17, 2013 |
Latin America For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| May 18, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| June 1, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| June 15, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| June 23, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| July 8-13, 2013 |
Latin America For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| July 15-19, 2013 | Ecology Action 5-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Basic-Level Teacher Certification Workshop Willits, CA For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| July 20, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| Aug 3, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| Aug 17, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
Nov 1-3, 2013 |
For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| Nov 4-9, 2013 |
Latin America For more information about this workshop, click here. |
| Sept 21, 2013 |
For more information about this tour, click here. |
| Dec 5-7, 2013 |
For more information about this workshop, click here. |
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5798 Ridgewood Road • Willits, CA 95490
phone 707.459.5958 (between 10AM - 3PM Pacific Standard Time only, please!)
fax 707.459.5978