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Permaculture Designer

Incorporating microclimate development, symbiotic plant and animal synergies, native resource utilization and harvesting of water & energy (sun, wind, geothermal).

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)

Midwest Permaculture / Online and Regional Partners

The internationally recognized 72-hour foundational credential for permaculture practitioners, covering design methodology, land reading, water systems, food forests, and community resilience.

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Internships

Permaculture Design Internship

Lost Valley Education Center

A 3-month hands-on permaculture internship in Oregon covering ecological land tending, agroforestry, natural building, and cooperative community governance on an 87-acre site.

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Mentors

Toby Hemenway

Author, Gaia's Garden / Permaculture Educator (legacy)

The most widely read permaculture author in North America; his work remains a foundational practitioner resource.

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Mentorship Network

Permaculture Research Institute (PRI)

Global permaculture network connecting designers and educators with experienced mentors and projects worldwide.

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Andrew Millison

Senior Instructor, Oregon State University / Free Permaculture MOOC Creator

Created the most-watched free permaculture course online with 100K+ students; mentor-level educator.

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Mentorship Network

Regeneration International

Network of regenerative agriculture and permaculture practitioners with mentorship connections across global food system projects.

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