Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in Virginia was mentioned at the Placer Sustain "Local Food" meeting on August 16th. Salatin is a self-described "environmental capitalist lunatic farmer" and was profiled by Michael Pollan in The Omnivore's Dilemma. He also spoke earlier this year at a Nevada County Grown event. Here is a link to his talk at the Woodstock Farm Festival on "Why Food, Farms, and Eating Local Matter":
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Free Class Our Day Outside: Bursting Flower Buds!(0-5 Yrs)
When: March 17, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, California 95602
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What Can Superheroes Teach Us About Sustaining Small Business?
Small businesses, and the entrepreneurs that start and grow them are the backbone of the economy, employing 92% of all Californians, and generating 70% of California's tax revenue. In the current business UN-friendly climate, entrepreneurs have to work super hard to keep generating those jobs and revenue for the state.
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Government Effect on Small Business - Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Economic Impact Alliance Discusses Government Effect on Small Business
On September 13th, Karla Lyngvar, co-founder of the Small Business Economic Impact Alliance (SBEIA), will join senator Ted Gaines in participating in a panel discussion to talk about government regulations and the financial burden they place on small business and the local economy through over-regulation. This discussion is part of Good Morning Truckee, a community forum and networking opportunity presented by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.
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EDF Climate Corps program
The Environmental Defense Fund has developed a program to help businesses understand - in dollars and cents - how energy efficiency and energy management can save them hundreds and thousands of dollars. For a period of 10 weeks, from May - September, Fortune 1000 businesses can hire an "EDF Fellow" - a MBA graduate student - who will look at a company's energy data and identify opportunities to save or reduce energy consumption. For more information visit http://edfclimatecorps.org/
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Tue, 01/04/2011 - 00:05
Comments on Knowledgbase Wiki
Hi Jeffrey,
I was trying to post an update on what has moved forward with HAALo on the posting page of our Letter of Intent, but I couldn't write anything in the "comments" section. It kept saying "error on page". Any suggestions?
Shea
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 18:53
Olomana Aquaculture Link - encouraging work for all to take note of
http://www.olomanagardens.com/
We watched an hour long video about this aquaculture farm during our Midwest Permaculture Training at the Sivinanda Ashram Farm in Grass Valley. As the water crisis finally meanders into our global consciousness, this model helps us to realize how useful water is in our day to day lives, and how to make the most of every drop... over and over and over, just as Nature does.
Sierra Nevada Adaptive Management Project
Wildfire Treatment Studies in the Sierra Nevada
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Sat, 10/23/2010 - 12:16
Stopping unwanted catalogues and mail
The organization Catalog Choice allows you to join for free and opt-out of or select how often you want to receive catalogues. Their list is extensive and I have been using it for months. It really works and has stopped all unwanted catalogues. It might seem like a small step but it is a powerful step to save some trees, energy, waste etc.
Folsom EcoHousing Group link and info
Must use and love the power of Google:
http://www.FolsomEcoHousing.org/
You are invited to join the members of Folsom EcoHousing at our monthly site tours and/or potlucks.
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Sat, 10/23/2010 - 10:13
Co-Housing: Beautiful Living
Tue, 10/05/2010 - 22:23
School meals study provides food for thought
Captured from a friend's FB posting:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F09%2F22%2F...
"A three-year UC Berkeley study shows that students fed a steady curriculum of gardening, cooking and nutrition have significantly better eating habits than children who don't get the same instruction."
Green Within Reach
Learn about energy efficiency, waterwise landscaping and sustainable home design on October 9th.
SMUD will be presenting a brief overview of their Home Performance Program. They were awarded a $20 million grant to implement energy efficient programs such as assessment, rebates, and loans.
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Thu, 09/30/2010 - 16:12
Article from Global Europe Anticipation Bulletin re: Spring 2011 Global Economic Crisis
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 15:28
Changing the Future, One Kid at at Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Id9caYw-Y&feature=player_embedded
This is a great 11 year old telling us what's wrong with the food supply and why he's chosen to be an organic farmer instead of an NFL quarterback!
Award-Winning Business Building Event: Placer Business Walk Sept 30th
(Reposted from dbusinessnews.com)
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Chico's Sustainability Task Force alive and well...
http://www.chico.ca.us/government/minutes_agendas/sustainability_task_fo...
If you were not aware:
The City of Chico's Sustainability Task Force, founded in 2007 with funds from community leaders, including Ken Grossman, owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, meets monthly and reports to the Chico City Council. Members of the Task Force have also donated funds to Chico State in order to facilitate the incorporation of Sustainability education into every academic department.
Maggie Celeste
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