72-Hour Winter/Spring 2026 PDC: Design Resilient Edible Systems
By Adam
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Gain internationally recognized permaculture design certification through a comprehensive 72-hour course spread over six weekends, equipping you with skills for ecologically resilient land management.
- Learn permaculture design principles and practical application.
- Develop skills for resilient ecological systems.
- Cover soil, water, animal systems, and more.
- Achieve international permaculture certification.
- Integrate learning with existing commitments.
Why It Matters
This certification provides critical knowledge and practical skills to design and implement sustainable, regenerative systems, fostering ecological resilience in a changing world.
What to Do Next
Research local permaculture design courses and compare curriculums and teaching styles to the Hundred Fruit Farm offering.
Recommended for: Ideal for aspiring permaculture designers, regenerative farmers, and landowners seeking to transform their spaces into resilient, productive ecosystems.
Hundred Fruit Farm offers an 11th annual permaculture design course spanning 72 hours over six weekends from February to April 2026. This internationally recognized certification provides participants with skills to design ecologically resilient edible systems for homes, yards, and landscapes. The curriculum covers soil chemistry and biology, earthworks for water management, ecological sanitation, aquaculture, animal systems, silvopasture, and regenerative integrated animal systems. The course is taught by a Certified Teacher with the Permaculture Association, ensuring accreditation. Classes run on alternating weekends, allowing integration with participants' weekday commitments. The program emphasizes practical skills and design thinking for regenerative farming and ecological restoration.
Source: hundredfruitfarm.com
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