Biomassive
Toward a Diverse Energy Landscape
Biomassive is a group of concerned individuals discussing ethanol and other fuels derived from biomass.
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Created: Sep 27, 2007
Updated: Nov 27, 2009
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The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture is dedicated to healing the planet while providing for the human community by education and implementation of socially just, ecological, resource conserving forms of agriculture; the basis of all sustainable societies.
The IIEA was founded in 1993 by farmer David Blume as a non-profit organization focused on promoting permaculture and alternative fuels. The people who work at the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture have diverse interests and talents that help this organization thrive. See the staff page for bios and descriptions.
The instructors associated with IIEA and our permaculture courses and workshops are unique in that they actually DO permaculture for a living and present at our courses and conferences as a sideline [instead of vice versa, as is usually the case].
The diverse Advisory Board to the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture helps us develop programs to meet the growing needs of our students and our planet!
Projects
Sustainable systems involve numerous components, all of which are essential for continued functionality. At the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, we work on many levels to bring the earth closer to sustainability. Below are some of the projects, in addition to our permaculture courses, that the IIEA is working on/has worked on.
Alcohol Can Be a Gas! The IIEA is promoting a sane domestic energy policy. Did you know that your car can run on up to 50% clean-burning, renewable, domestically produced ethanol fuel right now, with no modifications? Visit www.alcoholcanbeagas.com to purchase our 600-page book, Alcohol Can Be a Gas!, as well as vehicle conversion kits, still plans, and more.
Santa Cruz Pesticide Control: Here in Santa Cruz County, the use of toxic, carcenogenic, and hormone-mimicking pesticides is a major environmental and public health issue. IIEA Director David Blume has been called to testify before the county board of supervisors about the hazards of roadside pesticide use.
Our Farm: For 10 years, the IIEA ran a financially successful, world-renowned, permaculturally designed Community Supported Agriculture [CSA] farm in Woodside California.
Dennis Kucinich`s Energy Policy Papers: IIEA Director David Blume was honored to help write Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kuncinich's energy policy, basing it on his knowledge and experience with biofuels.
The IIEA was founded in 1993 by farmer David Blume as a non-profit organization focused on promoting permaculture and alternative fuels. The people who work at the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture have diverse interests and talents that help this organization thrive. See the staff page for bios and descriptions.
The instructors associated with IIEA and our permaculture courses and workshops are unique in that they actually DO permaculture for a living and present at our courses and conferences as a sideline [instead of vice versa, as is usually the case].
The diverse Advisory Board to the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture helps us develop programs to meet the growing needs of our students and our planet!
Projects
Sustainable systems involve numerous components, all of which are essential for continued functionality. At the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, we work on many levels to bring the earth closer to sustainability. Below are some of the projects, in addition to our permaculture courses, that the IIEA is working on/has worked on.
Alcohol Can Be a Gas! The IIEA is promoting a sane domestic energy policy. Did you know that your car can run on up to 50% clean-burning, renewable, domestically produced ethanol fuel right now, with no modifications? Visit www.alcoholcanbeagas.com to purchase our 600-page book, Alcohol Can Be a Gas!, as well as vehicle conversion kits, still plans, and more.
Santa Cruz Pesticide Control: Here in Santa Cruz County, the use of toxic, carcenogenic, and hormone-mimicking pesticides is a major environmental and public health issue. IIEA Director David Blume has been called to testify before the county board of supervisors about the hazards of roadside pesticide use.
Our Farm: For 10 years, the IIEA ran a financially successful, world-renowned, permaculturally designed Community Supported Agriculture [CSA] farm in Woodside California.
Dennis Kucinich`s Energy Policy Papers: IIEA Director David Blume was honored to help write Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kuncinich's energy policy, basing it on his knowledge and experience with biofuels.
Alternative Renewal Energy (Biofuels) and Permaculture make a good combination. On individual level, the adaptation of a new lifestyle might just be the change needed to turn a niche idea into the main-stream.
Mr. Naoki Shiomi, is the originator of the "Half-Farmer, Half-X" (半农半X) concept and authored the book carrying the same title, and founded the "Half-Farmer, Half-X Research Center” at Ayabe, Kyoto, Japan. Half-Farming, Half-X Research Center Official Website http://www.towanoe.jp/xseed/
The phrase, "Half-Farmer, Half-X" (半农半X) is drawing much attention as the new key phrase for a lifestyle, a way of life, for the 21st century. "Half-Farmer" refers to "a lifestyle with a touch of farming," and the X in "Half-X" refers to an individual's profession / passion / purpose or social mission or natural calling. The synergy is inspiring / enlightening to the individual’s pursuit of wealth / health / happiness, while making real contributions to the world.
This concept can form an excellent alliance with Permaculture (the most famous Australian cultural export, courtesy of Bill Mollison). By the way, someone once said, to the effect, that if you do not know anything about Permaculture, it is high time you get interested, in the coming convergence of three crises: Food / Fuel / Finance!
Due to its transformational nature of the alliance, I would prefer to call those joining in the movement as TransFarmers ….. transforming themselves, the earth and the world.
Can anyone think of a better single English word for the lifestyle so described?
See more details available at www.sohominium.blogspot.com.
Eric Y.F. Lim