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30/11/2013

Want a copy of "regenerative enterprise"?

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To celebrate the beginning of our new Permaculture project & enterprise we thought is would be perfect to give away a copy of Ethan Roland & Gregory Landau's new book Regenerative Enterprise.  I first met Ethan whilst working in Thailand, then again during my time at Gaia University in California, where Gregory also studied. 

Globally we have spent a huge amount of resources, energy and money wreaking havoc on soil, ecosystems and ultimately our own health, and we are going to have to spend a lot more to restore it all.  But as Ethan & Gregory put it, "It is no longer acceptable to create financial profits by extracting the foundational living wealth of our lands and waters. Enterprises need a new model with which to interpret the world, and a new process for whole-systems design and decision-making."

Money is still largely a contentious issue in the Permaculture world it seems, and as a...

... newly establishing farm & education project in a country where the cost of living and taxation is amongst the highest in the world designing for multi- capital abundance is crucial.  There's a real false sense of security in a country like Sweden (which a lot of people are not aware derives a great deal of income from a booming arms trade) and the high standard of living & lack of perceived fragility lends to a certain degree of inertia in implementing resilient and designed responses here as far as we can see.

Having developed a successful business committed to the benefit of all over the years we have always supported others to look at how to apply regenerative design to their economy, and have constantly been adapting and innovating in our own work to mimic ecosystemic processes.   We like to show people how Permaculture Ethics & Principles can equally be applied to money & business to create mutually beneficial functional interconnections.  Win, Win, Win's you might say.

What we appreciate about Ethan & Gregory's work is the skillful and eloquent effort to define the difference between degenerative, sustainable, and regenerative systems. The book articulates the four factors of a regenerative enterprise, and the principles for designing regenerative enterprise ecologies.  Having defined 8 clear forms of capital, the authors' articulate the multiple forms of capital with which we transact every day, and opens the door for an evolutionary approach to economics and profits.
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Want to get a copy of this ground- breaking book and start designing multi- capital abundance into your life & Permaculture work?  Comment below on how you think you would benefit from a copy and we will pick a lucky winner at the end of the week (6th Dec) and post you a copy!

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David Livingston
29/11/2013 10:38:15 pm

I would benifit from a copy to see if I feel that undertaking a course would benifit me rather than doing my own thing . I have a worry that many peoople treat permiculture as an academic exersize a thought experiment rather like the origional greek philosophers did science then go on to exploit their ideas in a sort of pyramid selling type way .
My background is via gardening and self sufficency and am looking to work a small amount of land here in France mainly veg and fruit trees then on to bees chickens and then maybe a couple of goats .
I trust my heart and working hard whilst here in France they trust mainly the head and lots of talk for talk sake

David ,Angers , France

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wally link
29/11/2013 10:46:00 pm

I'm currently in the progress of starting up a permaculture sight in the heart of economically repressed Portugal. I feel a book like this could help me and my colleagues greatly with the economical side of the project, helping us to set up a profitable regenerative business structure for others in Portugal to follow. By using this book we could help reverse the tragic effect the global "recession" has had on the Portuguese people though regenerative means.
Peace and Love

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I am building a park focused around sustainability and permaculture methods
30/11/2013 04:07:15 am

I would love to share this book with guests of our private park to get them more interested in permaculture and sustainability. Thanks!

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Robb link
30/11/2013 08:16:32 am

The benefit I would derive from this book would be to apply its principles to helping me complete my transition to living a full permaculture lifestyle. I have acquired a good variety of skills and a large amount of knowledge about Permaculture and applying its principles, but I struggle with making the transition affordable and feel that I am missing a point somewhere.

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Jillian
30/11/2013 08:29:35 am

Hello, thank you for offering us a chance to win a copy of this book. I am very interested in this book since I went into PC design to learn how to translate my desire to help the environment into a profitable business and I am constantly on the lookout for more tools to help me accomplish this.
Currently I am trying to set up a non profit to teach PC skills to the at risk First Nations people of my country, as well as transforming brownfields in our cities using natural plant based remediation techniques so the spaces can be turned into community gardens. I am hoping that this book can give me some insights as to how to conduct business when planet care is the focus of it all.

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Kimberly link
30/11/2013 06:33:38 pm

I am currently in the planning stages of what I refer to jokingly as my 'retirement plan,' The Greater Boston (Massachusetts, USA) Food Forest & Education Center. I hope to be able to open a place to offer lessons on simple ways american city dwellers and suburbanites can grow food, save money, and help reverse the degradation of the planet that our current food system out here causes. Hopefully this book will allow me to gauge the feasibility of my financial plan, and allow me to create a proper community with my efforts, rather than just a day-trip destination. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Johanna Sohk
30/11/2013 07:19:44 pm

Where can I buy one?
This feels so important to me.
Love to you all and the best of luck with your farm.
/ Johanna

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ridgedale Richard
30/11/2013 08:00:13 pm

You can get a copy direct from the authors website here http://www.8forms.org/regenerative-enterprise/

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Lucas
30/11/2013 08:50:39 pm

About 2 years ago I starting researching permaculture on my own. I currently work as a massage therapist, which I love because of the way I'm able to both help people and make a living to support my family. The physical toll that this career takes will only allow me to work full time for another couple of years, if I'm lucky. I see Permaculture as a new way to both help people and make enough/save enough to finish out my life. This book would definitely be another good step forward for me to learn how to be more involved in my community and care for my family.

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Viv Chamberlin-Kidd link
30/11/2013 09:49:35 pm

I would like a copy as I think it would help with getting backing to help keep the York Timebank running by showing there are difference forms of capital and currency.
Cheers
Viv

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Gabriel Armiano
30/11/2013 11:17:07 pm

Im a student and this is one of the subjects I really want to learn more about, its one of those things that people dont know much about and dont want to do alot of times. Also the reason to why many projects and sites dont last, even with the best of intentions. So since I wish to start up my own farm or similar in thye near future, and start teaching what I know learning a thing or two about this would help me alot. Oh and btw... REALLY NICE PLACE YOU FOUND! LUCKY YOU! CONGRATZ

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Jose
1/12/2013 12:38:53 am

I'd like a copy because I'm in the middle of a 5-acre permaculture project and its going to take more money than I budgeted to get it finished, specifically renting or buying equipment for ponds and earthworks. I'd love to have some small income streams from the land so that I can stay with the project rather than taking a hiatus to look for work.

Thanks

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Dawn link
1/12/2013 01:22:22 am

I'd benefit greatly from a copy of this book as my husband and I are currently starting a permaculture centre in the South of Spain. Economy is tight and anything that might help would be great!

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Jennifer
1/12/2013 05:19:33 am

First of all, as someone who has designed curriculum in the past - NICE CHART - very clear.

Secondly, as someone who is in the process of qualifying to become a PRI-certified PDC instructor and Master Plan urban site in Phoenix, AZ, I would love more materials about this topic. A lot of times, even in the permaculture world, people see the ROI of projects only in direct monetary gain. Once I've shown them the other important gains that lead to more stability in living systems, in cultural systems, health benefits, social connectedness - they start to see the bigger picture. Obviously money issues are still important because we need to sustain ourselves in that way as well. What I've put forth to people is that by building upon one or more of the capitals you have listed, you begin to develop a niche for yourself that will gain you the financial means you need. I would love to delve into this subject more - and yes, would love a copy of the book!

Kudos on your awesome site!

I'm working on making our desert rivers run again and building soil for more desert-adapted food forests. And of course - building community around these projects!

Peace! Jen

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Jennifer Wadsworth link
1/12/2013 05:21:59 am

I'm the same "Jennifer" as above - the form didn't capture my email or website before - so just reposting this with the additional info.

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Ian
1/12/2013 05:33:40 am

There is the happy little coincidence of my birthday falling on Dec 5th which is near your draw date but seriously I think I and all the connections around me would benefit greatly from me receiving this book and putting parts of it into action. I am planning to leave the doldrums of 9-5-ery (more like 8-5) next year and hope to embark on several ventures/occupations, around 5 (seems to be good number of vocations (see Geoff Lawton :), Having just come back from a practical permaculture course (Tacomepai) in N. Thailand I have seen just what the other forms of capital (living, social, intellectual capital) can do. It was amazing to see people from over 20 different countries come together to do amazing things without financial capital and I'd like to explore more about this through this book.

Thank you!

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Jared Gulliford
1/12/2013 11:49:38 pm


I believe I would benefit greatly from receiving a copy of the book, "Regenerative Enterprise". I am a 23 year old aspiring farmer with much to learn. I am aware of the economic realities of an agrarian career and have been preparing, researching ,and interning in order to make my plan viable.

I am currently renting out a 1/10 of an acre with honey bees, worm incubation, meat rabbits, laying hens, and a farm collie to watch over my many, many plants (~200 species). I started the project with very little money and utilized the suburban waste stream for many of my inputs and structures. I intend on using value added products to get the most of my land and will hopefully have enough capital to purchase my own land someday. Alas, I am not yet confident enough to quit my day job, and continue to work in the confines of a cubicle. My situation is not ideal at the moment as I long to be in the garden, hands in the soil, teaching others how to reconnect and thrive. One day, I will be able to stand tall and care the land without the weekly stresses of the 8-5 workweek drudgery.

With a copy of "Regenerative Enterprise" I would be one step closer to reaching my goal of financial independence.

Jared Gulliford
[email protected]

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ridgedalePERMACULTURE Richard
5/12/2013 03:57:31 pm

Hi Jared,

Yohanna decided you should receive a copy of Regenerative Enterprise. Good luck with your project, and maybe share it with us if you have pics, etc? Please send us the address you'd like the book sent to and we'll have it zipped over...

Thank you everyone that has written here, it's great to hear so many people are so passionately engaged in empowering their relationship to money. We will be giving away awesome books regularly as part of our fair share intention. You can sign up to our newsletter if you want regular updates about design, events, articles, research as well as our free book giveaways...

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Jared Gulliford
5/12/2013 09:45:09 pm

Wow, thank you so much! I have sent my mailing address to you via email and will share some pictures as soon as I can!

Jennifer Wadsworth link
5/12/2013 09:54:32 pm

Jared - Huge congrats! Do keep us posted on how you enjoyed this book and how it benefited you!

Jen in Phoenix.

Jennifer Wadsworth link
5/12/2013 09:54:44 pm

Jared - Huge congrats! Do keep us posted on how you enjoyed this book and how it benefited you!

Jen in Phoenix.

Jennifer Wadsworth link
5/12/2013 09:54:59 pm

Jared - Huge congrats! Do keep us posted on how you enjoyed this book and how it benefited you!

Jen in Phoenix.

Matt
3/12/2013 10:45:08 am

This book would help me achieve my dream of being a small farmer once I graduate. I am 14 and I have been heavily researching and experimenting with permaculture for a while now. I understand a lot about gardening and raising animals for myself, but I need to learn more about how I can support myself through permaculture once I graduate. Thank you! (:

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David Bennett
4/12/2013 12:38:39 am

Regenerative economy is useful for so many more things than Permaculture. I give a large part of my free time to the Transition movement in Sweden and new economic perspectives are especially requested. I would use the book to make a workshop to spread the ideas further.
Cheers!

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Anthony
4/12/2013 12:58:48 am

I would benefit in a few ways, firstly by having first hand materials available for my teaching in permaculture courses on this topic and by getting good tips for setting up a sustainable pc consulting business.
Cheers

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Anthony link
4/12/2013 01:01:29 am

I just forgot to give my contact data

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kelly Ware
4/12/2013 02:07:16 am

You have to build the local structures to be able to build and care for and profit from the Earthly structures. This incentivizes local (or global) economies in sustainable networks. I'd use this in my book for mission groups, and local churches to use permaculture to serve, heal, and restore.

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amed mesa
4/12/2013 07:20:18 am

I look forward to reading this book. I am unfamiliar with the author but I am interested in the subject and I have not found much material relating to this concept. In the next couple years I am going to heavily invest on a sustainable economic model based on sustainable principles. It is my desire to return to the land and inspire others to think more sustainably.

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ant king link
4/12/2013 03:13:26 pm

I think this book will help others understand permaculture a bit betterand I would like to also share this book with fellow workers of a little eco-village which I am in the process of developing to get them more interested in permaculture and sustainability

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Alexandra
4/12/2013 05:16:32 pm

In the past years I have worked for different Permaculture projects, most of which seemed to struggle even to reach self-sufficiency.
The most resilient farm I have been working on was in Nepal's beautiful middle of nowhere (Hasera Research and Learning Center), where the inspiring work of Govinda Sharma let his entire village take over permaculture design and go back to organic food production. They now sell their crops to the hospital nearby.
I hope your book fills the gap of monetary aspects in permaculture design and that I can use it for my permaculture classes that I teach in the Technical University of Berlin. I'd like my students (and myself for that matter) to apply Permaculture in our urban environment not only in gardening and networking projects but in businesses and enterprises that we are setting up. Thanks for writing this book, as you can tell by all these posts, it is a highly appreciated perspective on regenerative systems.

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ridgedalePERMACULTURE Richard
4/12/2013 05:34:01 pm

Just to clarify, as it states in the post, this book was written by Ethan Roland and Gregory Landau..... Thanks

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Dawn link
5/12/2013 10:46:02 pm

Do give us a review once you've read it!

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Vail Dixon
6/12/2013 08:49:52 am

These principles and concepts are central to the land-based project that me and a talented team of permaculturists and healers are building now in rural VA. We want to LIVE, experience and demonstrate vision and tools to those who want to realize vibrant, healthy selves as part of collaborative economies and communities.
We are currently in the design and early implementation phases of a long term project - building regenerative farm and forest based enterprises that intertwine and form the economic based enterprises that re-build and heal our selves, our land, water, air and economy. Our center will become a regional training and healing center for youths (and the young-at-heart). Your book is divinely perfect in its arrival to help us navigate our unique path and open our minds and hearts to deeper levels than we imagined possible.

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John Dandelion
7/1/2014 05:03:00 am

Sustainable...good, but not good enough...
I am looking in the Pacific North West of the United States for Land. My intention is to develop a business which will bring forth abundance in many different facets. I would like the chance to read your book and also pass it along to my partners and friends.

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Kathryn Alexander link
25/9/2020 03:31:34 pm

I went to buy the book. I had no access tot he table of contents or to any index. Sorry I have NO idea of what you are covering. I live on a fixed income so penny's are precious. I am very disappointed that you would hide these very important parts of your book. I've been looking for someone to take permaculture principles and apply them to other areas and I thought your book might just be that one - but how am I to know????? No, I didn't buy it.

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