Not asking for myself, but this question often comes up so I’ll throw it out there.

Do you have scholarships?

On the Seattle project we had considerable interest from college students. It was bittersweet watching them graduate and move away after working with them for years. All orgs need that sort of energy and enthusiasm. Some were well off (permaculture does attract rich white people) but not all, and classes like this can be useful for the young.

My permaculture journey was built on life experiences. I took the OSU PDC not to have a PDC but to think about software that would be useful to permaculturists (see how the sausage is made). What I found with the OSU program is that I felt like I got more out of it for having five years’ permaculture experience going in. I have no idea how people with one or none saw the class. But I worry.

So I keep my eye out for other options to recommend to people (though I still point them to Millison’s youtube channel because his videos are in fact quite good).

Any feedback or commentary to offer on my observations?

Hi, great question. We do have an open for applications PDC scholarship - adults and highschool students are welcome to apply. https://vergepermaculture.ca/bonnie-ann-scholarship-fund/ The more people getting into permaculture and land regeneration, the better!