USU Extension
Permaculture

Resources

Official Permaculture Research Institutes & PDC Options

Permaculture Design Course

Many permaculture design certification (PDC) opportunities are popping up across the USA. Before registering, however, you may wish to verify that the certification provided is recognized as valid by the Permaculture Institute USA (http://www.permaculture.org/). Permaculture Institute USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promotion of permaculture through education, and by establishing professional practice standards for the permaculture movement. Founded in 1997 by Scott Pittman and Bill Mollison, the Institute’s work focuses on education and alliances.

Free online resources for obtaining a PDC and other permaculture training include, but aren't limited to:

Videos & Documentaries

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Articles

Websites

Permaculture Design Research

Extension Fact Sheets and Guides

Permaculture Design Plans & Manuals

Utah State University, Moab, Moab UT. As-Built Garden Map and Key, designed by Claire Core:

Utah State University Moab Site Operation Manual 

Utah State University, Moab New Campus Architectural Design Plans Phase 1: USU MOAB Feasibility Study (includes an entire chapter on permaculture design for the campus)