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Table of Contents: Land Report (Number 3, September 1977)
Page 1
Paul Sears to Visit The Land
Dr. Paul B. Sears, a renowned botanist and ecologist, will visit The Land in October to speak at the Salina Community Theatre.
A Food Co-op in Salina?
The Land Institute has initiated a study, including a questionnaire for residents, to investigate the feasibility of establishing a bulk natural food cooperative in Salina.
Page 2
Dr. E. F. Schumacher is Dead
This tribute honors the late economist and author of “Small Is Beautiful,” who served as an honorary member of The Land Institute’s Board of Directors before his death in September.
Schumacher on Trees
A reprint of a speech by E. F. Schumacher highlights the crucial importance of tree planting in combating desertification and ensuring food and fuel security.
Page 3
Annual Meeting Held
During the July meeting, the membership elected Karen Black to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors and retained several existing board members.
Wes Jackson to be Guest Lecturer
Wes Jackson is scheduled to speak at the University Center in Virginia and at the National Association of Biology Teachers convention in California.
South Asian Transnational Dialogue
Associate Director Dana Jackson has been invited to visit India and Sri Lanka to participate in a dialogue focused on self-reliant development in South Asia.
Page 4
Rebuilding Wind Generators
John Craft describes the process of acquiring and renovating various wind machines, including Jacobs and Winpower models, to power the “Doings Building”.
Page 5
Junked Cars and Wind Machines
The author details how he constructed a low-cost wind generator using salvaged automobile parts, such as a Ford Falcon spindle axle and car alternators.
Manufacturing Potential of Wind Energy Systems
A study is currently underway to compile data on the local market and manufacturing potential for wind energy system components.
Page 6
Adobe Block Experiments Continue
The shelter team describes their shift from traditional adobe to compressed soil-cement blocks, utilizing a new hinged wooden form for improved durability.
Page 7
Solar Heating in the “Doings” Building
The construction team is installing a solar heating system that utilizes glass patio doors as collectors and fifteen tons of river gravel for heat storage.
Special Programs at The Land
A schedule of upcoming events includes discussions on The Genesis Strategy, a workshop on building solar collectors, and a lecture series on naturalists.
Page 8
How Does Our Garden Grow?
This article outlines the year-round cycle of the Jackson family’s organic garden, from seed selection in January to harvesting and preserving produce in late summer.
Page 9
Learning in the Organic Garden
Summer student Mary Harbin reflects on the satisfaction and environmental connection she gained while working in the organic garden.
Getting Acquainted with the KOP
The Land Institute has become a supporting member of the Kansas Organic Producers (KOP) to exchange information and support organic standards.
Page 10
A Frame of Mind
Jim Lukens writes that true organic farming is defined by a cooperative philosophical approach to nature rather than just a set of regulations.
Towards Tomorrow Fair ’77
Mike Weiss reports on his experience attending a massive fair in Massachusetts dedicated to alternative energy, social causes, and appropriate technology.
Page 11
Kansans Protest Nuclear Power
Demonstrators gathered in Burlington, Kansas, to protest the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Plant, featuring speeches by Senator John Simpson and Wes Jackson.
Page 12
University for Man Class at The Land
The University for Man is sponsoring a day-long class and visit to The Land Institute in early October.
Friends of The Land
The Board has established a formal contributor group called “Friends of The Land” to allow supporters to make tax-deductible donations to the organization.
