Cob [Fwd: sustainability project]

[Keith Breuker]

Keith Breuker wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I recently met Jayne Walker who organized a visit by people interested
> in sustainability to my Straw Bale house in Northern Michigan.  She owns
> 40 acres in nearby Leelenau county.  Her goal is to develop a center for
> sustainability that would include sustainable agriculture, sustainable
> building and sustaining the inner self.
> 
> I have offered my assistance in this project and have carefully reviewed
> the business plan.  An alliance has already been developed with nearby
> Michigan State University which is an agricultural university.  I was
> told by a student there that they offer a course on straw bale
> construction.
> 
> The reason I am posting to these lists is that we are looking for
> funding sources that would allow the freedom to pursue truly sustainable
> methods without the restrictions often placed by bankers or grant
> funding.
> 
> More detailed information is available to anyone with interest in this
> project.
> 
> Keith Breuker