In episode 73 of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac chats to Travis Holzem of Food Forest Design Solutions

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Travis Holzem

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Travis Holzem is the owner of Food Forest Design Solutions and a pioneering leader in the movement to revolutionize food production and sustainability. At Food Forest Design Solutions, Travis and his team are dedicated to transforming lawns and unused and underused lands and farmlands into diverse, self-sustaining food forests. These low-maintenance ecosystems eliminate the need for pesticides, are adaptable to any climate, and provide abundant yields year after year. By offering fully designed plans for individuals, families, and communities, Travis is breaking barriers, proving that sustainable home food production is both practical and accessible to all, fostering healthier communities and reducing reliance on industrialized food systems.

Chapters:

00:00 Podcast intro

00:18 Travis Holzem

01:17 Introduction to Permaculture

06:59 Working with remote designers as an installer

17:16 Learning permaculture design

23:41 Finding your permaculture business model and processes

28:49 Using AI in design

36:47 Creating a permaculture business course

38:14 Permaculture transcending government

40:31 The value of local food

46:02 Learning form others

49:17 Final Thoughts and links

 

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