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Table of Contents: Land Report (Number 6, Fall 1978)
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Saline County’s Golden Opportunity
Wes Jackson discusses the potential for Saline County to save significant money and energy through the establishment of an energy office and reduction measures.
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Conference is Main Fall Event
A report on the “Soft Energy Paths” conference co-sponsored by The Land Institute and the League of Women Voters, featuring speakers Amory Lovins and Ruth Hinerfeld.
Amory Lovins is New Board Member
Physicist and energy consultant Amory Lovins has joined The Land Institute’s Board of Directors as an honorary member.
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The Student Program, Fall 1978
An overview of the current semester’s activities, including daily schedules, reading lists, and individual student projects focused on alternative technologies.
Off the Calendar
A listing of events, meetings, and visitors at The Land Institute during September, October, and November.
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Prairie Program Proposed
The Land Institute has received a planning grant to develop a public program integrating scientific, literary, and artistic perspectives on the prairie.
In Memory of Cocoa and Dave
Tributes to former students Charles “Cocoa” Jackson and Dave Henderson, who passed away in late 1978.
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Eastern Gama Grass: Grain Crop for the Future?
Wes Jackson and Martin Bender explore the potential of Eastern Gama Grass as a perennial grain crop to replace soil-eroding annual monocultures.
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Land Institute Board Member Receives Award
Steve Burr was named “Wildlife Conservationist of the Year” by the Kansas Wildlife Federation for his work in habitat conservation.
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Garden Plagued by Grasshoppers
Dana Jackson recounts the devastation of the institute’s garden by grasshoppers and outlines strategies for future pest management.
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The Alternatives Network
A review of various organizations and publications dedicated to appropriate technology, including Rain, Acorn, and The Workbook.
Kansas Solar Energy Society
A report on the formation of a state chapter of the International Solar Energy Society, aimed at promoting solar technology in Kansas.
K.T.I. Solar Utilization Technology Program
Information on a new two-year program at Kansas Technical Institute designed to train technicians in solar energy systems.
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Alternate Energy Sources, Inc.
Friends of The Land have opened a business in Salina selling wood-burning stoves and solar components.
Prairieland Food Cooperative
The local food co-op has moved to a new location and is restructuring its management to better serve members with bulk natural foods.
Manhattan Appropriate Technology Group A new group in Manhattan, Kansas, has formed to promote self-reliance and appropriate technologies through education and community projects.
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Prairie Images
A centerfold feature showcasing photographs of the prairie by Terry Evans, accompanied by quotes on prairie ecology.
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Save the Tallgrass Prairie
Elaine Shea discusses the movement to establish a Tallgrass Prairie National Park in Chase County, Kansas, to preserve the remaining native ecosystem.
Citizen/Labor/Energy Coalition
A report on a conference in Des Moines where diverse groups gathered to form a coalition on energy policy and utility reform.
Kansas Organic Producers, Inc.
The KOP has launched a VISTA project to promote organic agriculture through food, energy, and marketing initiatives.
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“The U.S. Role in Meeting Basic Human Needs of All Peoples”
Ruth Hinerfeld’s conference address outlines a “basic human needs” strategy for international development, emphasizing direct aid to the poor.
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“U.S. Energy Policy and World Energy Needs”
Amory Lovins contrasts the “hard energy path” of depletion and centralization with the “soft energy path” of efficiency and renewable resources.
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Dialogue Between Ruth Hinerfeld and Amory Lovins
Excerpts from a discussion on the intersection of energy policy and international development, covering food production, economic growth, and nuclear safety.
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Kansans Relate to Global Energy Problems
Summaries of responses from five Kansas commentators who reacted to the main conference presentations from local perspectives.
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Acknowledgements
The Land Institute thanks the organizations and individuals who helped make the “Soft Energy Paths” conference possible.
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Turbulence Factor Added to Solar Collectors
Technical details on an improvement to the solar heating system using aluminum strips to increase air turbulence and heat transfer efficiency.
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Four Week Energy Course
Announcement of an upcoming graduate-level course on energy to be taught at The Land Institute in cooperation with Emporia State University.
Friends of The Land
Information on how to support The Land Institute through tax-deductible contributions.
