#flxpc Latest TCLocal article: Heating with Biomass in Tompkins County
After taking a month off for the holidays, TCLocal returns with another in our series of articles researching local responses to the challenges of energy descent. Following on Krys Cail's introductory piece Burning Transitions, published in October, Krys and TCLocal contributor Tony Nekut kick off our third year of publication with a review of efforts to provide for local heating needs with locally produced wood and grass products. You can find their article, Heating with Biomass in Tompkins County, at http://tclocal.org/2010/01/heating_with_biomass_in_tompki.html People who want to comment on this article or engage the authors in discussion should note that the TCLocal web site is specifically designed to get feedback on these ideas as they are developed. Please use the comment form at the bottom of the article so that we can keep all the input in one place. ABOUT TCLOCAL Each month (approximately) TCLocal brings you another in our series of articles addressing various aspects of energy descent in Tompkins County. Contributors to TCLocal are members of the community committed to helping prepare for a future with less available energy. Articles that have appeared so far in this series can be found at tclocal.org. They include: Health Care in an Energy-Constrained Environment, Part 2: Options for Re-evaluating Care Resources by Bethany Schroeder (November 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/11/health_care_in_an_energyconstr_2.html Burning Transitions: How Planned, Localized, Sustainable Non-food Biomass Utilization Can Help Ease Energy Descent and Mitigate Global Climate Change by Krys Cail (October 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/10/burning_transitions.html Visioning County Food Production, Parts 1 and 2 by Karl North (July and September 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/07/visioning_county_food_producti.html http://tclocal.org/2009/09/visioning_county_food_2.html Can New York State Feed Itself? by Jon Bosak (June 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/06/can_new_york_state_feed_itself.html Examining the Potential Local Foodshed of Tompkins County by Christian Peters (March 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/03/examining_the_potential_local.html Food Processing in Tompkins County by Persephone Doliner (February 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/02/food_processing_in_tompkins_co.html Wasting in the Energy Descent: An Outline for the Future by Tom Shelley (January 2009) http://tclocal.org/2009/01/wasting_in_the_energy_descent.html Local and Urban Small Livestock and Poultry by Angelika St. Laurent (December 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/12/local_and_urban_small_livestoc.html Health Care in an Energy-Constrained Environment, Part 1 by Bethany Schroeder (October 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/10/health_care_in_an_energyconstr.html Preparedness Basics by Katie Quinn-Jacobs (September 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/09/preparedness_basics.html Post-Peak Land Use Part 1: Ecocities and Post-Peak Land Use Part 2: The Country by Josh Dolan (July 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/07/postpeak_land_use_part_1_ecoci.html http://tclocal.org/2008/07/postpeak_land_use_part_2_the_c.html Water Treatment, Water Power by Jon Bosak (May 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/05/water_treatment_water_power.html Roads and Bridges in a Post-peak Tompkins County by Simon St. Laurent (March 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/03/roads_and_bridges_in_a_postpea.html Fruits in a Post-Peak Tompkins County by Angelika St. Laurent (January 2008) http://tclocal.org/2008/01/fruits_in_a_postpeak_tompkins_1.html Articles appearing at tclocal.org are published under the Creative Commons license and are owned and managed by the contributors as a group. People interested in becoming TCLocal contributors should first read How to Contribute at http://www.ibiblio.org/tcrp/about.htm#how and then contact the TCLocal editor at the address below to sign up. Jon Bosak Editor, TCLocal bo...@pinax.com ___ FLX Permaculture Network listserv RSS, archives, subscription listserv info: http://www.flxpermaculture.net Support the list host by donating to: http://www.mutualaid.org
#flxpc Benefit Concert Press Release
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* * Local Concert to Raise Money for Haiti Earthquake Relief * Syracuse, NY, January 21, 2010 -- Syracuse Artists and Musicians for Haiti Relief and Alchemical Nursery are holding a benefit concert for Haiti on this Friday, January 22, 7:00pm to 12:00am at Spark Contemporary Art Space, 1005 E. Fayette St., Syracuse. The event, called Syracuse Artists and Musicians for Haitian Relief Benefit Concert, will feature eight local rock, spoken word and acoustic acts, including Utility Life, Rubin Lee Band and The Black Earth Band. Also featured will be visual works from six local artists, including live action painting from Zachary Missoff. Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health and Permacultura America Latina. Food and drink will be served. Organizers of the event came together quickly and urgently last week to plan a way to raise money for Haiti. We knew that a benefit concert would be a great way bring our community together to help, said event organizer Adrienne Allen. A lot of people are already looking for ways to help, and this will be a way for people to provide that help while learning more about the issues and having a good time. This fundraiser is unique because of the organizations that will benefit. Partners in Health was selected because of its non-profit status and its well-established presence in Haiti. It has already proven to be one of the most effective medical operations providing relief since the earthquake struck. Permacultura America Latina supports grassroots sustainable development initiatives and low impact economic practices in poor and indigenous communities throughout Latin America. They were selected as the organization able to provide a response to the Haitian crisis that most directly reflects The Alchemical Nursery's values of environmental sustainability and Permaculture philosophy. Organizers are expecting 100 people to attend a successful successful event that will help save lives. Contact: Adrienne Allen The Alchemical Nursery 315-254-8450 www.alchemicalnursery.org ### ___ FLX Permaculture Network listserv RSS, archives, subscription listserv info: http://www.flxpermaculture.net Support the list host by donating to: http://www.mutualaid.org
#flxpc BIODYNAMIC DAIRY POSITION OPENING - Hudson Valley NY
http://thegreenhorns.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/work-at-hawthorne-valley-farm / Work at Hawthorne Valley Farm This is a terrific opportunity for the right person, particularly one with cheese making dreams! BIODYNAMIC DAIRY POSITION OPENING We have an immediate opening for a unique, full-time position at Hawthorne Valley Farm's biodynamic/organic dairy. We are looking for an enthusiastic, morning person, with a passion for food. Call 518-672-7500 x120, or email resume to da...@hawthornevalleyfarm.org. Our Demeter-certified biodynamic dairy processing plant produces raw milk, yogurt, and fresh and aged cheeses. For further information on our farm and dairy, access our webpage: (http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/dairy/dairy.htm). ___ FLX Permaculture Network listserv RSS, archives, subscription listserv info: http://www.flxpermaculture.net Support the list host by donating to: http://www.mutualaid.org
