Dryland Farming Magic: Add Microbes, Not Water! - Potluck and Discussion

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Long-term permaculturist Charlotte Anthony is visiting from her farm in Eastern Oregon. She recently spent two years in India learning a traditional method of dryland farming, which rapidly increases soil carbon without fertilizer or irrigation - yet produces high yields! This method is so effective that it will even work in the desert. It works by innoculating microbes into the soil. The soil then holds as much as 250,000 gallons of water per acre which is why irrigation is not necessary.

Charlotte is currently conducting experiments on her farm, where there are 8-14 inches of rain a year (by comparison, Massachusetts gets around 45 inches of rain a year). These methods work better than industrial agriculture, regenerating the soil and sequestering massive amounts of carbon. It is a hope for the future.

Learn more about Charlotte on her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.anthony.1426?fref=ts).

Biodiversity for a LIvable Climate is a small non-profit so a $10 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away based on ability to pay.

Helen Snively's house is about halfway between Central Square and Inman Square. Take the MBTA red line to Central Square, exit the station walking down Massachusetts Avenue in the direction of Harvard Square (away from Boston). Walk five blocks and make a right on Lee Street, then walk two blocks past Harvard Street and Broadway. Cross Broadway onto Fayette Street (which will be in front of you), walk down Fayette and make your first left onto Fayette Park (a private way). If you're coming by car, there's ample free parking on Sundays in Cambridge.

Helen's house is at One Fayette Park, immediately past the first driveway on the right. It's a green 4-family. Come up on the first porch and look for a number 1 on the door. If you have questions please post to this Meetup, or call Helen at 617-547-1326.