Hoosier CTA

Okay fellow Hoosiers, this is a call to action because I'd like to get our own regional forum here on Permies to discuss the benefits and challenges of doing permaculture and homesteading in Indiana. If you're close to Indiana, with similar benefits and challenges, I'd love your input.

Here is a short list of topics that might be pertinent in getting to around fifty quality threads for the forum, feel free to grab one and do a post on it, and I will do the same when a really great topic hits me:

Beneficial native plants
Geography, geology and history of the moraines, till plains, uplands and lowlands of the state
Soil types and how to deal with them
Cheap and easy ways to force out-of-hardiness zone perennials to keep all year long
Climate considerations for permaculture in Indiana
Soil management techniques for Indiana homesteads
Native plant species for permaculture in Indiana
Energy-efficient practices for Indiana homesteads
Building community resilience through permaculture in Indiana
Permaculture design for urban areas in Indiana
Adapting permaculture principles to Indiana's seasons
Preserving biodiversity on Indiana homesteads
Food forest design and maintenance in Indiana
Rainwater harvesting techniques for Indiana
Composting strategies for Indiana homesteads
Sourcing materials sustainably in Indiana for homesteading projects
Integrating renewable energy systems
Regenerative agriculture practices for Indiana soils
Challenges and benefits of off-grid living in Indiana
Herbal medicine and wildcrafting opportunities in Indiana
Agroforestry techniques suitable for Indiana's climate
Permaculture education and outreach
Creating wildlife habitat corridors on Indiana homesteads
Seed saving and heirloom varieties for Indiana gardeners
Food preservation methods for Indiana homesteaders
Alternative building methods suited to Indiana's weather and local resources
Integrating homesteading with Indiana's rural heritage
Strategies for drought resilience on Indiana homesteads
Permaculture-inspired landscape design for Indiana yards
Vermicomposting for nutrient cycling on Indiana homesteads
Foraging opportunities and ethical considerations in Indiana
Small-scale aquaponics systems for Indiana homesteaders
Cultivating resilience to extreme weather events in Indiana
Food sovereignty and local food systems in Indiana
Permaculture guilds and companion planting for Indiana gardens
Integrating permaculture with traditional farming methods in Indiana
Urban homesteading challenges and opportunities in Indiana cities
Integrating pollinator habitat into Indiana permaculture designs
Regenerating degraded landscapes in Indiana through permaculture
Permaculture zoning and sector analysis for Indiana properties
Permaculture-inspired water features for Indiana landscapes
Building Resilient Food Systems in Indiana
Ethical meat production on Indiana homesteads
Designing resilient food forests for Indiana's future climate
Permaculture-based solutions for stormwater management
Creating inclusive and accessible permaculture communities

Feel free to tinker with these or create your own.

j

Year 1, spring-fed, off-grid sylvopasture sheep dairy reporting from Crawford county Indiana!

Jim said,feel free to grab one and do a post on it, and I will do the same when a really great topic hits me:

This is a great idea to help populate the new forum.

I created this one that I hope folks from Indiana will speak up and talk about what they like to  eat in Indiana:

https://permies.com/t/243193/Favorite-Foods-folks-Indiana

I am trying to think of other topics that I can talk about.

Indiana is such a pretty state.

Three words: Giant. Fried. Tenderloin

j

Anne Miller wrote:

Jim said,feel free to grab one and do a post on it, and I will do the same when a really great topic hits me:

This is a great idea to help populate the new forum.

I created this one that I hope folks from Indiana will speak up and talk about what they like to  eat in Indiana:

https://permies.com/t/243193/Favorite-Foods-folks-Indiana

I am trying to think of other topics that I can talk about.

Indiana is such a pretty state.

"Alexa, how long is it to drive from New York to Indiana?"

That sandwich is wacky and I'm all for it.