Ben Falk - farmer, designer and author overviews the strategies used on his Vermont hill farm and by his firm (Whole Systems Design) for dealing with rapid changes, including: drought and flood-proofing the home and farm, heating a home on a single cord of wood, growing potent plant medicines, integrating grazing with fruit and nut production and much more. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Permaculture Network (see More Information). Talk will be at The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, 209 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902