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Annual Report 2011: A Message From The President
Annual Report 2011: A Message From The President
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June
Completion of first private consultation project an edible front yard design including an herb spiral.
April
Assisted with the planting and hanging of the pole baskets for Penn Street
May
Established the Reading Roots Urban Farm project to research and demonstrate sustainable agriculture practices and offer local food to the
March
Acquired a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Reading for use of the City Park Greenhouse Completed the ASE Magnet School Aquaponics Learning Center and conducted a
July
Provided workshops to community members on sustainable urban gardening practices and composting, in partnership with the Berks County Conservancy.
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Highlight on Aquaponics
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Permacultivate is one of the few organizations in the region operating large-scale aquaponics systems. A perfect closed-loop system, aquaponics combines hydroponics (growing plants in water) with aquaculture (fish breeding). The fish waste fertilizes the plants, which then send clean water back to the fish. The Permacultivate systems feature 4,000 gallons of water and 10 tons of river rock!
August
Completion of aquaponics systems in the City Park Greenhouse
Organizational Affiliations
Berks Agricultural Resource Network (fiscal sponsor) Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Berks Business Network Eastern PA Permaculture Guild
September
Lease for the Canal Street Farm Site acquired from the Reading Redevelopment Authority acquired.
October
Held the groundbreaking ceremony for Reading Roots Canal Street farm site with a large group of volunteers and public officials.
Completed the Reading High School Conservation Courtyard project, funded by the J. C. Erlich company
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