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Simple Soil Solutions LLC at Hawk's Journey Farm

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Commenced:	01/08/2013
Submitted:	22/08/2013
Last updated:	07/10/2015
Location:	Norwood Road, Nelson, VA, US
Website:	SimpleSoilSolutions.com
Climate zone:	Warm Temperate

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Simple Soil Solutions LLC at Hawk's Journey Farm

Project Type

Rural, Intentional Communities, Community, School Projects, Demonstration, Educational

Project Summary

Creating a 480 acre Permaculture working farm and community, and then developing a regional skills training and research center around the growing and building systems. Looking to develop a regional training and alternative education center for kids - homeschooling network with developed curricula as an alternative to public schools as well as bringing public school children and teachers into center for classes / trainings / workshops. Will host PDC trainings and other Permaculture training courses, from food growing to preservation to earthworks, sustainable forestry and building techniques.

Project Description

Looking for interested and qualified development team members - pay, housing, wellness benefits, business opportunities and training available, depending on candidate.

Also open to possible community members dedicated to permaculture ethics and healthy lifestyle who want a beautiful place to build equity and microenterprise(s) while living in community and functioning as a part of a team. Discussions are currently open as to the exact nature and form of ownership opportunities and legal / business / organizational structures. Community and project still in the design phase.

Positions open:

Office Manager

IT assistance

Filmer / Film Editor to film development of center and compile into training curricula film series

Database and Web Development

Vegetable / Orchard Production Manager & Staff

Chef / Food Preservation and Preparation Specialist

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