Advanced Georgics Seminar
Truly Sustainable Living for Hard Times
An in-depth training in Georgics to prepare for
successful agricultural leadership in your community

August 19-20, 2008
George Wythe College – Cedar City Campus

Presented by:
Oliver DeMille, William DeMille & Laura Bledsoe

Itinerary

Tuesday, August 19

• 1:00 – 2:30pm, Session I – Presented by Oliver DeMille
  The History and Classics of Georgics: Why it matters in 2008 and beyond. The inseparable connection of freedom and Georgics, liberty and farming; from Homer, Hesiod and Virgil to the American Founding, Jefferson, and today. The surprising loss of Georgics since 1953, why it happened, and the coming impact on freedom. What Statesmen should know and what we can do about it.
   
• 2:30 – 3:00pm, Session II – Presented by William DeMille
  The Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA) Model for Georgic leadership: Benefits of the CSA. How to set it up and run it. The MiniAg CSA structure. Starting one in your community. The difference between the family garden and the CSA; benefits of each. How to use MiniAg for the family garden or CSA.
   
• 3:00 – 4:00pm, Session III – Presented by Laura Bledsoe
  “My Experience with a CSA”
   
• 4:15 – 5:30pm, Workshop – Facilitated by William DeMille
  MiniAg training. In-depth training in gardening. Challenges and solutions. How to set up a MiniAg system in your yard or home.
  

Wednesday, August 20

• 8:00 – 12:00pm, Workshop – continued
   
• 12:00 – 2:00pm, Lunch Break
   
• 2:00 –4:00pm, Final training\Q & A. - Facilitated by William DeMille
  Discussion of MiniAg system. Develop your MiniAg plan for the year ahead, with timeline.
   

Registration
Registration for this event is $995 per person, or $1495 per couple. Families may register for $1495 per couple plus $495 for each additional dependant youth between the ages of 12 and 18. Space limited to ensure quality and optimal teaching ratio.

Participants cover their own travel, housing and meals.

To register please do one of the following:

1. Complete the registration form below and submit with payment by mail to:
   
      George Wythe College
      Office of Seminar Registrations
      970 S. Sage Drive
      Cedar City, UT 84720
    
2. Complete the registration form below and fax (including payment information) to (435) 586-3697.
    
3. Call the Office of Seminar Registrations at (435) 586-6570. Please be ready to provide the information outlined on the registration form below, including method of payment.
    

Registration Form

Questions should be directed to the Office of Seminar Registrations at (435) 586-6570 or by email at seminars@gwc.edu.

Individuals registering for this seminar may also be interested in the Food as Classics! Seminar being offered July 11-12. Click here for details. Participants of the Advanced Georgics Seminar may also be interested in the TJEd Convention that starts the following day. Click here for more information.