Beyond Off Grid Summit

Michael obtained his Permaculture Design Certification via Geoff Lawton, PRI, in 2013, and had been a student of Sustainable Agriculture independently for many years prior to obtaining the PDC. He is formally trained in teaching Permaculture and has a Master's candidate in Natural Resources/Agroforestry from the University of Missouri. He received a Graduate Certificate in Agroforestry from Mizzou in 2018. His interest in Agroforestry and Permaculture came through an interest in sustainable food production and a desire for nutrient-rich foods. He is particularly interested in Tropical Agricultural Development, perennial food production, and medicinal plants and herbs. Michael's experience as a licensed Financial Advisor and a prior career in hospital administration and Human Resources management has given him unique perspectives on the economics of Agricultural Design and the management of inputs. Michael is presently creating a demonstration site on acreage in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (temperate climate). He presently also consults for agricultural development worldwide. His ultimate goal is to teach and consult Permaculture and Agroforestry domestically as well as abroad in developing countries where quality nutrition is not readily available. He is available as an agroforestry and permaculture design consultant and lecturer. Find his LinkedIn Bio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cooley-b6855437/ Find his Permaculture Global Bio here: http://permacultureglobal.org/users/8798-michael-cooley