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Any Permies in WV

 
Robbie Ferrell
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I am pretty new to the site and to permaculture as a whole, but have been reading as much information as i can for the past several months. I live in WV, and just wanted to see if there were any other people from WV on here.
 
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I'm located in Southwestern Virginia and have been very much interested in permaculture for the last year. I too have been wanting to get to a pdc, but couldnt afford it since I'm a college student and the only person that works a job in my house. I really wish there was more permies in my area.
 
                
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we're in central WV. trying to turn a neglected farm into a self sustaining future.
 
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That's the same thing I'm doing... I'm in roane County. I have bought an old 36 acre farm, and plan on adding pigs, dairy goats, and sheep to my system soon. I currently raise chickens, quail, and ducks.
 
Sandy Hall
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New to the site, in the Huntington area

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peppermint-Acres/300318493429532

Www.peppermintacres.wordpress.com

 
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Welcome to permies Sandy.

Looks like we're getting some good, positive action going in WV here on this site.

 
Sandy Hall
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Thanks! I'm excited to get to know everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peppermint-Acres/300318493429532

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Joyce Bowie
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I'm in Calhoun Co WV. Also trying to turn this place around. Lost much because of illness. Now just trying to keep warm for winter. Trying to sell a piece of land to keep my head above water. Looking forward to spring.
 
Benjamin Weiss
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The Rolling Ridge community near Harper's Ferry will be hosting a PDC in February 2014!

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John Merrifield
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Hi, new to the forum.
New to permaculture.
We're in North Central WV and just starting to experiment with 25 acres of established hardwood forest on a southfacing hillside.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
Marcine Page
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There is a possibility of a piece of land in Grant County, WV that may be available to a permaculture school or course for a long term project. Low cost housing is available for students and workshop attendees. No zoning here. We want to create a permaculture visitor site that supports an artisan intentional tiny home community that will be part of a broader intentional village.

"Make your state of mind more important than what you are doing."

 
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Marcine,
Is this proposal on your land? For permanent residences or retreats or both?
Tell us more!
John, North Central WV

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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I'm in Marion Co., by the way.

Has anyone dealt with juneberries/serviceberries? I discovered them this past spring in the woods along the river in Fairmont. They are eaten by children sometimes. I want to experiment with them this year... find out if they can be canned, dried, etc. In some places they are quite plentiful.

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Victor Skaggs
Subject: Any Permies in WV

I'm in Marion Co., by the way.


Welcome Victor

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
John Merrifield
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Sandy Hall
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Sandy,
Nice to see other WV permies. I visited your Peppermint Acres facebook page. Very nice place. I was wondering the breed of your pigs?
John

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
Jesse Wyner
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Hey folks. My name is Jesse, me and a few others recently bought property in Berkeley Springs that we hope to slowly turn into a permaculture style, educational homesteading/farming experience. I'd love to get to know some permie folks in the area! :]
 
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Welcome, Jesse!

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
Eva Taylor
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I'm in hampshire county wv, working on 7 acres. I have chickens and hugel beds, woods and field I'm working on....

Eva

 
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Welcome Eva!

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
Sarah Allen
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Third year container gardener checking in from Kanawha County. I'm new to the site. Very excited to expand my operation this year and grow some food items I've never tried before.
 
John Merrifield
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Welcome Sarah, you've come to the right place.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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I'm in Greenbrier County, WV. No land yet. Looking. I'm interested in a pdc - sorry I missed Feb. Hope it was a successful class. Other interests: cob, wind/solar, foraging. Nancy
 
John Merrifield
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Welcome, Nancy! There are forums here covering all of those subjects.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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Jack Spirko announced today that he will be building his model PermaEthos permaculture farm/community near Charleston, WV on the Elijah Springs Farm. He plans to run several workshops and PDC's from the farm.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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John, Thanks for the heads up on Jack Spirko!
 
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Jack is looking for 1 and possibly 2 tennant farmers to work the land. Good opportunity for someone without land that wants to gain experience and be compensated.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
John Merrifield
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Check out this Permies thread for Jack Spirko's flagship PermaEthos farm in central WV.
Or, you can go straight to the PermaEthos webpage

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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ive got some land near big otter. just started a new topic called" WV rise up" come see whats up
 
Kevin Mace
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I'm in Parkersburg.
 
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Welcome Napoli and Kevin!

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
Jacob Lough
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I'm in Fairmont, WV. John, is this the same John Merrifield that works with Camden Bunner often?
 
John Merrifield
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Yes it is Jacob, Are you the Jacob that also works with Camden Bunner?

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Jacob Lough
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I am indeed! Small world we live in... at least on the internet. Had no idea you were into permaculture. You'll have to show me what all you have going on at your place sometime.
 
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Permaculture is the only way. Looking forward to showing you around.

What we learn to do, we learn by doing.-Aristotle

 
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Awesome! Sounds great.
 
Sandy Hall
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Hey John! Sorry for the slow reply, things have been hectic I have Ossabaw Island Hogs. They're a small (150-200lbs) heritage breed listed as critical by the Livestock Conservancy and are also listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste. They're lovely, hardy foragers and I'm hoping to start offering a small number of piglets beginning next spring.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peppermint-Acres/300318493429532

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i'm located off I 79 exit 40. I posted west virginia Rise up! we have been planting and planing. right now we are digging ponds and a natural dam. i'm looking for people in the area with PDCs (permaculture design certificate) and want to be involved with the building of houses a sound stage/recording studio, glass workshop,and welding/ carpentry shop. motivated instructors can even make a dollar or two. if your in the area and are interersted in chickens or honey bees. we are about to build a chicken tractor and first rate apiary. we are always out here working on hugelbeds and planting. we need help with everything. skilled people looking to make some extra money or just want to stop by and say hi all are welcome. please respond
 
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Hello from Hardy County in the eastern panhandle. We recently purchased 9 acres and are in the process of turning it into a homestead. We've started with chickens and vegetables. This spring we want to expand to include hogs, fruit trees, berries.
 
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I'm an engineering student in Morgantown; I've been reading permies for some time and hope one day to meld the disciplines of permaculture and engineering to help create a stable living environment for humans and other living things.
 
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Sandy Hall wrote:Hey John! Sorry for the slow reply, things have been hectic I have Ossabaw Island Hogs. They're a small (150-200lbs) heritage breed listed as critical by the Livestock Conservancy and are also listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste. They're lovely, hardy foragers and I'm hoping to start offering a small number of piglets beginning next spring.


Thanks Sandy!
I hope sometime next year to have an arrangement on our land where I can accomadate a few. We'll see how it goes and maybe we can do some business.
John

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