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This module guides participants in aligning farm practices with personal values and financial goals. It involves identifying values that influence farm management and integrating sustainability principles into decision-making, striking a balance between financial objectives and ethical considerations. The module also explores comprehensive farm site analysis, emphasizing the importance of thorough assessments and data collection in shaping informed decisions about farm design. Participants delve into techniques for site assessment and its role in the decision-making process. Lastly, the module emphasizes the significance of engaging stakeholders and local communities in farm design and implementation, discussing strategies for involving local communities in decision-making and underscoring the benefits of community engagement for successful farm design and long-term sustainability.
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Topics:
Aligning Farm Practices with Values and Financial Goals
Comprehensive Farm Site Analysis
Engaging Stakeholders and Local Communities
- Identify personal values influencing farm management.
- Integrate sustainability principles into decision-making.
- Balance financial goals with ethical considerations.
Comprehensive Farm Site Analysis
- Learn how to conduct a thorough farm site analysis, considering various factors.
- Discuss the importance of data collection and analysis in farm design decisions.
- Explore techniques for site assessment and its role in informed decision-making.
Engaging Stakeholders and Local Communities
- Understand the importance of stakeholder engagement in farm design and implementation.
- Discuss strategies to involve local communities in the design and decision-making process.
- Explore the benefits of community engagement for successful farm design and long-term sustainability.
Topography:
Understanding Climate Patterns:
Strategies for Climate-Resilient Farming:
Integrating Climate Adaptation into Farm Design:
- Explore regional climate patterns and their historical variations.
- Analyze the data to anticipate future climate trends and patterns.
- Discuss potential impacts on farming practices and the need for adaptation.
Strategies for Climate-Resilient Farming:
- Develop strategies to adapt farming practices to changing climate conditions.
- Emphasize crop diversification and resilient agricultural approaches.
- Explore technologies and practices that mitigate risks associated with climate change.
Integrating Climate Adaptation into Farm Design:
- Discuss methods to incorporate climate adaptation strategies into farm design.
- Modify farming practices and infrastructure to enhance climate resilience.
- Analyze case studies showcasing successful integration of climate adaptation techniques.
Creating Micro-climates:
The micro-climate of a farming site in New Zealand has a significant impact on its productivity. Micro-climate refers to the modification of the general climate of a region by various factors, such as land forms, buildings, and planting, which affect wind, temperature, and sunlight. The direction of the hillside is a critical factor in determining the micro-climate of a site, with north-facing slopes being considered best for crop growth as they receive the most sunlight and warm up quickly in the morning.
The slope of the hillside also affects the movement of frost, with steep hillsides having better frost drainage. Water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and rivers can buffer the temperature of the surrounding landscape, retaining heat and cold and creating a small frost-free area for a longer period. Well-placed wind breaks and wind tunnels can be used to manage wind, with wind breaks made of multi-functional trees and placed to reduce stress for animals, provide barriers for wildlife, reduce erosion, increase garden yields, and more.
In New Zealand, the location of growing areas should be in good relation to solar access, generally in north-easterly positions with shelter to the south and west to protect from dominant winds. Understanding the micro-climate of a particular site is crucial for a well-designed permaculture system that utilizes the potential benefits of micro-climates to provide a productive variety of edible species designed in balance with natural ecologies.
The slope of the hillside also affects the movement of frost, with steep hillsides having better frost drainage. Water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and rivers can buffer the temperature of the surrounding landscape, retaining heat and cold and creating a small frost-free area for a longer period. Well-placed wind breaks and wind tunnels can be used to manage wind, with wind breaks made of multi-functional trees and placed to reduce stress for animals, provide barriers for wildlife, reduce erosion, increase garden yields, and more.
In New Zealand, the location of growing areas should be in good relation to solar access, generally in north-easterly positions with shelter to the south and west to protect from dominant winds. Understanding the micro-climate of a particular site is crucial for a well-designed permaculture system that utilizes the potential benefits of micro-climates to provide a productive variety of edible species designed in balance with natural ecologies.