Vancouver Permaculture Network presents:

The Lecture: « Permaculture Strategies in a World of Declining Fossil Fuel »

on Saturday, September 10, 2005, 3 PM to 6 PM

David Holmgren, Australian permaculture designer and consultant. Co-originator of the permaculture concept with biologist Bill Mollison.

August 27th at East Van and West End and August 31st at Nat Bailey Stadium.

We think the arrival of tomato season is reason to celebrate. Come to the market for Tomato Festival and see why! You'll find tomato variety displays, tomato sampling, interesting facts about tomatoes, recipes and more. Your favourit farmer will have their best tomatoes on display front and centre. Come early to enjoy the best selection.

Quote:

Charging the true cost of "food miles" could change the way people eat. Fourth in a series

http://thetyee.ca/Life/2005/08/12/TravelledFood/

Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from NGOs, academia, government and business for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks!

The Thursday issue of the Dose (July 28) runs an article about the growth of the organic industry:
DOSE Story - Organics Industry Growing

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"Words that people didn't used to know, like social responsibility and organic, are much more pervasive in everyday society," says LIANETTI. "It's kind of reached its tipping point, and from here I think it's only going to increase."