We are headed to Qatar! Yes, Qatar. We have been quietly working on an incredible project now for over two months to build the world’s largest indoor shrimp farm in Qatar. Why Qatar? Well two reasons – 1) Qatar imports 99% of their food, and 2) they only store a 4 day supply of food.
Can you say lack of food security? What if that food supply was cut off? There would be riots, terrorism, violence and catastrophe. We are doing a little to help solve this issue. Look for us to say more about this project.
Wayne
It is hard to believe another year has gone by and we are ready for our Third Annual Celebrate Sustainability Event. We have so much to share with you that we have done here at the Ranch since our event last year. So come join us on September 24, 2011 for this day of fun, music, education, and fellowship with many who believe we should be humble stewards of this amazing planet.
We will be having hands on demonstrations, fishing in our pond for our greenhouse raised trout, playing some pasture golf, pitching some horseshoes, hiking, biking, hanging with the animals, or just chillin with some amazing music from Davey and the Blu Dog. I guarantee you will have a great day. You can come any time between about 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Bring the kids and your friends. If you bring pets be prepared to have them on a leash.
DAVEY AND THE BLU DOG
We have many cool things we will be able to show you that you could use on your farm, your ranch, your suburban back yard, or your window-sill in your apartment. We want to help you see how you can feed yourself and teach others to do the same
We will also have a booth next weekend (Sept. 17 – 18) at the Rocky Mountain Sustainability Fair in Ft. Collins, so come see us there.
Mountain Sky Ranch to Host the Second Annual Celebrate Ecolonomics Event Near Carter Lake on October 23, 2010
Loveland, CO, September 11, 2010.The Institute of Ecolonomics (IOE) and Mountain Sky Group (MSG) announce the Second Annual Celebrate Sustainability Event to be held again on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Mountain Sky Ranch, near Carter Lake. This one day free event will feature discussions, displays, activities and entertainment related to sustainable living and agriculture.
Mountain Sky Ranch which is a commercial sustainable agriculture ranch as well as an agritourism, demonstration, education and research campus will host the Celebrate Sustainability Event for the second time, on October 23, 2010. Dr. Dorband, President of IOE states, ” our inaugural Celebrate Sustainability Event last fall was so much fun that we knew we wanted to do it again. We met so many environmentally conscious people who did not know what we did and we want to continue to show the community how to be more earth friendly.”
Celebrate Sustainability is a family oriented event running from noon to 7:00 PM which is free and open to the public. Throughout the day there will be discussions, demonstrations and activities showcasing:
- small acreage farming for anyone;
- sustainable livestock;
- aquaponics for home food production, and;
- tips for sustainable living.
Deb Dorband, Mountain Sky Ranch owner says, “Come for an hour or spend the day.”There are ponds, a stream, timbered mountain trails, and restful meadows to just relax in. Bring the kids for fishing and other kid friendly activities. You will learn a lot and have fun also.”
The Institute of Ecolonomics, LLC, (www.ecolonomics.org) is an international non-profit that promotes the synergy of ecology and economy. Based in Loveland, IOE works as a business development facilitator and incubator for entrepreneurs building businesses that will improve the planet. IOE has rural acreage, a large greenhouse complex and a converted warehouse where partner companies work on a variety of projects involving alternative energy, innovative technologies and socially conscious initiatives.
Mountain Sky Group, LLC, (www.mountainskygroup.com) is a group of environmentally conscious companies that work in a variety of sustainable business area, including sustainable agriculture. Mountain Sky Ranch (www.mountainskyranchllc.com)is a subsidiary of MSG that commercially practices sustainable agriculture raising a genetic/show herd of alpacas and Pygoran goats, along with many other ventures that are earth friendly. MSG partners with IOE in the area of sustainable agriculture at Mountain Sky Ranch.
The Second Annual Celebrate Sustainability Event is a way for IOE and MSG to show the public in Northern Colorado what the two groups are doing to promote sustainable living. Call the IOE and MSG offices at 303-495-3705, email at info@ecolonomics.org, or go to the web sites above to get more information and directions. Mountain Sky Ranch is located south of the campground at the south end of Carter Lake, west of Berthoud.
Contact Info:
Dr. Wayne Dorband
President
The Institute of Ecoonomics, LLC
Phone: 303-495-4705
Email: wayne@ecolonomics.org
Web Sites: www.ecolonomics.org, and www.mountainskyranchllc.com and www.mountainskygroup.com
