Introduction to Permaculture 1 Regenerative Agriculture

Permaculture 1

This course is for everyone who consumes or produces food. It aims at equiping participants with knowledge and practical skills in permaculture design to enhance food security, climate resilience, and community well-being. It is for all people who either plant, buy or consume because there is a new challenge of food born diseases - eating food full of chemicals. 

Course Title: Introduction to Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture

5 - Day Permaculture Training Course

Target Group: Farmers, gardeners, youth, educators, development practitioners, landscaping experts, environmental enthusiasts etc

Overall Goal: Equip participants with knowledge and practical skills in permaculture design to enhance food security, climate resilience, and community well-being.

Day 1: Introduction to Permaculture & Global Relevance

Session 1: What is Permaculture?
History, definitions, Bill Mollison & David Holmgren
Session 2: Why Permaculture?
Climate change, land degradation, and sustainability
Session 3: Ethics & Principles of Permaculture
Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share

Day 2: Core Permaculture Design Principles

Session 1: Holmgren’s 12 Permaculture Principles
Session 2: Zones and Sectors in Design
Land use, frequency of use, energy flows
Session 3: Systems Thinking Approach
Human-nature integration

Day 3: Soil, Water & Ecosystem Management

Session 1: Soil Regeneration & Carbon Sequestration
Session 2: Water Harvesting & Keyline Design
Session 3: Ecological Restoration & Rewilding

Day 4: Agroforestry & Sustainable Farming Techniques

Session 1: Agroforestry & Food Forests
Session 2: Low-input & No-till Farming
Session 3: Polyculture & Companion Planting

Day 5: Case Studies – Site Visit to an Eco-Farm

A Case Study from Kenya - A Visit to an eco-farm in Makueni
Questions to ask during the visit: 
What are the objectives of the eco-farm?
What farm products does the eco-farm produce?
How is the eco-farm organized? 
What methods is the eco-farm using to re-generate the soils?
How does the eco-farm support culture and traditional knowledge?
How does the eco-farm benefit/ support: Schools, Community, youth?
Any other questions?

Reflections

Session 1: Reflections & Consolidation of Learning
Session 2: Starting Your Own Permaculture Project
Session 3: Action Planning, Commitments & Evaluation
Session 4: Certification Ceremony