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The PINAcast brings together conversations from Permacultures top practitioners. Hear how they got start and created a career out of Permaculture. Get inspired to make positive changes in the world you live in!!

Permaculture Institute


    • Dec 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 24m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from PINAcast: Permaculture Institute of North America Podcast

    Discover the SECRET to Thriving Regional Food Systems with Mike Callicrate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 87:51


    In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Mike Callicrate to the livestream as we cover; --A Life in Ranching --How Large Food Corporations Kill Small Farms --Local Food Hubs for Local People --The Role of the Rancher in a Sustainable Future and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.MikeCallicrate.com

    How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 75:35


    In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Ethan Tapper to the livestream as we cover; --A New Land Ethic for the Modern World --Wolf Trees --To Love and Kill a Tree --The Ecology of Forests and Care and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.EthanTapper.com

    Scaling up Healthy Community Food Access and Engagement with Social Permaculture with Jane Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 74:48


    In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Jane Hayes to the livestream as we cover; --Co-designing with a wide range of community members and other partners --Collaborating with municipalities and regional government --Integrating with networks for broader impact – daycares, farmers, growers, markets, regional food councils --Contributing to planned communities with developer funding --Engaging permaculture with institutions – universities, hospitals and colleges, schools --Testing design ideas, and scaling innovative projects and programs that work and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.GardenJane.com

    A Seat At The Table for Humanitarian Permaculture with Warren Brush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 83:29


    Permaculture Designer Warren Brush will join us to discuss Permaculture's place in International Aid Work and how you can get involved. We'll go over: A Journey Through a Career in PC Helping the Most Vulnerable People in the World How Permaculture Design Has a Seat At the Table  The Multi-Billion Dollar Aid World And more! This discussion promises to be filled with inspiration, education, and action.

    Biochar At Any Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 79:59


    Join us as we welcome Kelpie Wilson, biochar expert, joining us to talk all things BIOCHAR. We'll cover: Biochar in the Garden The History of Biochar in Landscapes Drinking Water Toxic Remediation And more!  Website  https://wilsonbiochar.com/

    Becoming Effective Change Agents with Don Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 117:15


    In this episode we welcome Don Hall as we go over: Transformation in Nature Expansion As a Pattern Wholeness Expressed Balance in All Efforts Check out Don's Website: https://evolutionarychange.org/ 

    Agroforestry Planning, Budgets, Tech, and Implementation with Harry Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 89:24


    In this episode we welcome Harry Greene as we cover: Planning an Agroforestry System Large Scale Tree Plantings  Land Technology At Scale  Cost and Profit Timelines And more!  Website https://www.propagateag.com/

    A Permaculture Author's Journey: Book By Book with Eric Toensmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 79:44


    In this episode, we are blessed to talk with Eric Toensmeier . Join us as we discuss: --Writing Edible Forest Gardens Vol I and II --Perennial Vegetables for North America --Carbon Farming Solutions --Creating a Paradise on a Small Urban Lot --And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in Eric's site: https://www.perennialsolutions.org/

    Tree Programs that Work with Greg Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 59:08


    In this episode, we are blessed to talk with Greg Peterson . Join us as we discuss: -Greg's PC History -Media and Communications Diploma -Tree Programs for Starting PC Orgs And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in Greg's site: https://www.urbanfarm.org/

    A Living Design Process with James Andrews and Adrian Hodgson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 59:33


    Panel: A Living Design Process  Learning Objectives From Parts to Wholes From Wholes to Parts  Tools for Living Design  How to Work From Wholes

    Succeed w/ Small Scale Biogas w/ Kathy Puffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 69:31


    Biogas is a great way to deal with your home sewage waste and produce energy at the same time. In this episode, Kathy Puffer of Biogaseducation.com shares how you can easily get started with biogas at your home and garden.

    Permaganics with Braden Trauth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 71:45


    Learning Objectives What is Permaganic Certification?  Who supports Permaganic Authentication?  Why and how to get certified?  Permaculture Homestead and Farmer Partnerships Website https://www.greatriversandlakes.org/about/  Email: omvalleypermaculture@gmail.com

    New Water Gnosis W/ Zach Weiss, Gerald Pollack, and Topher Gardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 135:18


    Curious about water in the Landscape? Check out this episode with 3 of North America's top water experts. In this episode we'll dive into: The 4th Phase of Water  Water Focused Ecosystem Repair The New Physics of Fluid Dynamics Living and Structured Water Give it a listen today.

    Myth, Magic, and Ecology of Placed Based People w/ Erik Ohlsen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 102:23


    —Ancient ecological wisdom of the ancestors —Myth and story as vehicles for ecological alignment —Traditional Folk magic as a repository for ecological stewardship —All peoples come from place based ecological traditions and why that matters —Why this reconnection is vital for a thriving earth

    Uncommon Fruits of North America w/. Lee Reich and Michael Judd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 87:39


    In today's panel discussion we are thrilled to be able to speak to Michael Judd and Lee Reich PhD, as we discuss: -How to start a weed free garden -Lee's Top 10 Uncommon Fruits -Michael's Top 10 Uncommon Fruits -What is a Farmden? and more! If you like this material be sure to sign up as a supporting member at pina.in/membership-landing-page/ Learn more about PINA at pina.in

    Beyond Embedded Energy- Engaging the Carbon Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 110:48


    In today's Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Rick Taylor to the livestream as we cover; -The 3 Pillars of Ecosystem Services -BOND: A Carbon App -Real-Time Emissions and Sequestration Monitoring -Greenwashing the Future and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership

    Sociocracy for All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 63:55


    In today's panel discussion we are thrilled to be able to speak to Erkki Pöytäniemi, Susan Hessel, and Rhonda Baird as we discuss: -What is Sociocracy and what roles can it play in Permaculture -How circles work within circles -Ecosystem-based governance -The power of sociocracy within organizations and more! If you like this material be sure to sign up as a supporting member at pina.in/membership-landing-page/ Learn more about PINA at pina.in

    Permaculture Land Trusts w/ Andrew Faust & David Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 86:25


    Learn all about setting up a Permaculture Land Trust and how it can build a resilient community.

    PINA Masterclass: How To Live a Bioregional Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 78:58


    In today's Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Marisha Auerbach to the livestream as we cover; -Invest in Place and Community -Bioregional vs Global -Building Deep Social Roots -Bioregional Food and more! Support the PINA, become a member, and get yourself some benefits over at PINA.in

    PINA Masterclass: Foodscaping Jobs and Beautification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 75:56


    In today's livestream, we are blessed to talk with Matt Lebon . Join us as we discuss: -Foodscaping as an emerging vocational path, -The story of Matt's entrepreneurial journey -The essential, day-to-day skills he uses on the job -Foodscaping as a climate resiliency solution And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in Visit Matt Lebon @ https://www.customfoodscaping.com/

    PINA Wisdom Story: 25 Years in Permaculture Market Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 96:17


    In today's livestream, we are blessed to talk with Darrell Frey . Join us as we discuss: -What is a Bioshelter Market Garden? -The Food Forest Handbook -The Beauty of Natural Building -Growing the Permaculture Movement And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in

    PINA Wisdom Story: Food and Energy Security At Scale with Andrew Faust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 58:13


    Today we welcome Permaculture educator Andrew Faust. We'll be going over: Scaling Up Permaculture Design to the Bioregion Retrofitting New York City  What Are Permaculture Living Lands Trusts? Starting Permaculture Nurseries  Learn more about Andrew's work @ https://www.permaculturenewyork.com/ 

    PINA Wisdom Story: Permaculture Process, Products, and Spirit with Jesse Labbe-Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 110:19


    In this episode we speak with Jesse Labbe-Watson. We'll learn about: Design process/products/business Client management De/uncolonizing our thoughts, teaching, lifeways Permaculture and spirit work PDC design work of high quality: a process Website: https://www.midcoastpermaculture.com/ ; https://maineecologicaldesign.org/

    PINA Wisdom Story: Creating A Permaculture Designers Cooperative w/ Daniel Halsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 80:27


    Join us as we sit down with the great, Daniel Halsey as we discuss: -Permaculture's Expansion into Established Fields -United Designers Unite Across The World -The Minimalist and Nomadic PC Lifestyle -Zero Impact Development https://www.uniteddesigners.org/ https://permacultureplantdata.com/ And much more... Become a PINA member today and enjoy the many benefits: pina.in

    PINA Wisdom Story: 20 Years At Permaculture's Cutting Edge with Jason Gerhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 97:56


    Join us as we sit down with the great, Jason Gerhardt as we discuss: -Working with Permaculture Pioneer Scott Pittman -The Permaculture Institute -Bill Mollison Stories -Lessons Learned in Design and Consultancy Work And much more... Become a PINA member today and enjoy the many benefits: pina.in

    PINA Wisdom Story: The Life and Times of A Permaculture Wizard w/ Michael Pilarski

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 88:56


    Join us live as we sit down with the great, Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski as we discuss: -The Early Days of Permaculture -Friends of the Trees -Global Earth Repair Foundation -Botanicas and Medicinal Herbs -Fairies And much more... Become a PINA member today and enjoy the many benefits: pina.in

    Publishing Permaculture w/ Richard Telford and Oliver Holmgren

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 116:00


    Running A Successful Permaculture Book Service Mellidoria Publishing  Wholesale Permaculture Book Service  PermaculturePrinciples.com

    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 41:44


    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #4

    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 96:20


    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #3

    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 86:52


    PINA Mutual Aid Seminar #2

    PINA Mutual Aid Webinar 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 77:15


    PINA MUTUAL AID WEBINARE

    Design Contest Follow Up: Indigenous Community Gardens Project in British Columbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 76:03


    Featuring Dr. Jasmine Rose Oberste  and Qwiyahwultuhw (kqwee-ah-hotl) we'll learn about: Social Permaculture Design  Supporting Displaced Peoples with Permaculture The Value of On Site Support Creating the Conditions for Successful Cross Cultural Relationships Website: https://www.facebook.com/drjasmineintegrative, https://www.drjasmine.co/

    PINA Masterclass: Coppice Agroforestry and Permaculture Lifeways with Mark Krawczyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 110:13


    Join us in a discussion with Vermont based permaculturalist Mark Krawczyk as we talk about: How to Establish a Coppice System Agroforestry and It's Potential  Working Across the Political Divide Scaling Up Permaculture to the Broadacre  Website: www.keylinevermont.com, www.valleyclayplain.com, www.coppiceagroforestry.com

    PINAcast: Conversations with a Design Challenge Winner with Tao Orion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 73:58


    In today's podcast we are blessed to talk with Tao Orion. Join us as we discuss: -Why the PINA Design Contest Is Right For You -Lessons Learned from Hydrating the Landscape -Beyond the War on Invasive Species And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in

    PINA Wisdom Story: A Reintroduction to Permaculture with Larry Santoyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 94:57


    Join us as we sit down with the great, Larry Santoyo as we discuss: - A Reintroduction To Permaculture- The Myth of Harmony-Stories from the Early Days of Permaculture-When Are We? And much more...!

    Building a Permaculture Non-profit w/Bob Randall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 87:02


    PINA Board Member Bob Randall joins us to talk about his experience developing a non-profit based on Permaculture principles. You will also learn about: Feeding the poorest among us Teaching permaculture and gardening Permaculture principles for making money To role of the weekend PDC Website: https://www.urbanharvest.org/

    Weaving Permaculture: From Portland to Japan and Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 101:49


    Join us as we bridge cultures. We are joined by Matt Bibeau, Wakana Kawamura, and Jun Omura who will be sharing about: Cross-Cultural permaculture relationships The Japanese scene  Making permaculture art  Permaculture Design Lab Website: www.wakanakawamura.com; permaculturedesignlab.com Listen Today!!

    PINA MAsterclass: Designing Social Opportunities for Resilient Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 94:35


    Mattew Bibeau joins us from Portland, Or to share with us his experience as organizer for the Village Building Convergence as well as his work with Jean's Farm. In this episode, you'll also learn about: Learning Objectives Zones of Influence  Small Scale Fire Fighting  Tool Libraries City Repair and Intersection Repair Creating Community Opportunities Learn more at www.pdxpermaculture.org, www.jeans.farm

    PINA Masterclass: Technology in Permaculture with Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 97:49


    Technology has a place in Permaculture design. Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall of EdgePerma have been using it to influence their designs for a number of years and today they share with us: Virtual Farm Tour Presentations The Gear and the Services of Digital Permaculture Education  How Permaculture Can Help Veterans  Developing Your Regenerative Career Path  Give It A Listen

    PINA Wisdom Stories: Starting a Successful Permaculture Business and Zone Zero-Zero Design with Koreen Brennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 53:44


    Join us live as we sit down with the great, Koreen Brennan as we discuss: -Starting a (permaculture) business professionally -Balance and work-life zone zero zero designing -How you make a living as an experienced permaculture designer -How to make your first $1000 with permaculture, or "how to pay for your PDC with permaculture". Hope to see you then!

    Permaculture Masterclass: Bioregional Permaculture Design for Poorest Amongst Us with Rosemary Morrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 72:08


    In today's livestream, we are blessed to talk with Rosemary Morrow. Rosemary has travelled the world teaching permaculture in some of the worst conditions imaginable.. An excellent educator and author, Rowe is one of the great elders of the permaculture community. Join us as we discuss: -What happens in the absence of a government structure? (Cambodia and Afghanistan) -How do we design for the poorest 20% and internal refugees? -Teaching special courses to local government -Building relationships beyond the PC world -The critical importance of fun and food -People who cannot access PC and “the right to know” Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in

    The Nuts & Bolts of Creating Online Events for Permaculturalists with Greg Peterson & Janice Norton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 70:25


    Learn how to build the online presence of your Permaculture business. Success depends on more than Permaculture knowledge alone, we must harness the tools technology has to offer to efficiently spread the word. In this video you'll learn just how to do that, plus: Running a successful permaculture-based webinar Online classes and online education Best practices to promote and create content from your online event Timeline examples and strategy The importance of the email list Affiliate marketing and taking your profit to the next level So hit the play button and start watching. Website: https://www.urbanfarm.org/ Email: janis urbanfarm.org, greg urbanfarm.org

    PINA'S WISDOM STORIES WITH JUDE HOBBS & MONICA IBACACHE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 69:10


    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: The beginning of the Permaculture Institute of North America Why permaculture needs more teachers, and how to start Hedgerow Innovation and creek restoration: A Career in repairing the Countryside International and Continental Permaculture Convergences, what they mean, and why they matter Be sure to give it a listen! The perfect Permaculture Podcast to listen to in the garden!

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    Advanced Permaculture Design With Dave Shaw and Dave Boehnlein - PINA's Permaculture Masterclass Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 80:15


    In this episode you'll here about: How to go from taking a PDC to getting to being a quality designer Running a PC business - land managers, educators, designers, etc. Going into depth into about access and utilities Level up your landscape graphics and landscape plans The design process as a practice  Working with a real client Website(s): www.santacruzpermaculture.com

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