I was looking to escape corporate life; spend more time outside, with family, and be healthier. Through hobby gardening I was superficially introduced to permaculture and found OSU’s permaculture design certificate program through a google search. 

 

The experience has been life altering – I’ve learned that the lifestyle I want to live and the things I believe about how humans should interact with each other and their surroundings has a name, principles, ethics, and even a manual! The class content is interesting and inspiring. Javan’s feedback based on his vast experience is thoughtful and constructive. I entered the course thinking I’d need to buy a 10-acre farm to implement what I’d learn, and now upon completion I’m overwhelmed by the potential of my 1/4 acre urban plot. I recommend the OSU PDC to anyone who wants to learn how to live more harmoniously with nature.