Help Joe get his Permaculture Design Certificate

Hello beautiful souls!

My name is Joseph Vaught, and I am trying to raise capital to go through Oregon State University's 20-week Permaculture Design Certificate program.

I have been on the self-sufficiency, homesteading journey for a few years, and I wish to bring a keystone to my education through the permaculture certificate program.

In 2018 I completed an OSU Farm Apprenticeship program through Blue Raven Farms. Unfortunately, because of student debt and other debts/ low income etc. I haven't been able to jump into farming full-time as I dreamt.

As most of us have experienced, the last two years have been tough on everyone.

I am trying to regain my footing financially by paying off debts, but I also wish to pursue a career OUTSIDE of the food industry. I cannot afford to take on even more debt, especially with the rising interest rates and crumbling food supplies.

With the changing tides of the world, and so many folks wanting to homestead and exist in harmony with nature, I wish to help guide them. I crave becoming a Permaculture Designer and implementer. I want to help folks actualize their dreams, heal their communities, heal the earth and bring abundance while I'm at it.

I have been saving seeds for a few years now, so all donors will get a packet of seeds or more if you'd like!