
Off The Grid bundle includes:
100-hour Self Sufficiency course
There are 10 lessons in this course:
1. Understanding the possibilities
Understanding Modern Society and the Scope and Nature of Self Sufficiency
What is Self Sufficiency
What is Needed to make a Change
How to Start
Getting the Right Attitude
Being Realistic
2. Health, Nutrition and Clothing
Introdyction to a Balanced Lifestyle
Health and Fitness
Understanding Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise
Mental Health
Understanding Food and Human Nutritional Needs
Clothing Needs
Safety with Fabrics
Protective Clothing
General Care and Hygiene for Everyday Clothing
First Aid
3. Horticulture - Fruit and Vegetables
Scope and Nature of Horticultural Production
Selecting and Planning for a Vegetable Crop
No Dig Growing
Review of Different Vegetabl;es
Growing Fruit
Berry Fruit
Nuts
What to Do with Excess Produce: Preserves, etc
Resources for More Reliable Information
4. Horticulture - Herbs
Introduction
Cultivation of Herbs
Natural Pest Control and Companion Planting
Herbs for Different Situations
Harvesting Herbs
Handling Fresh Herbs, Drying Herbs
Cooking with Herbs
Herb baths
Propagating Herbs
5. Animal Husbandry
Short Cuts for Animal Rearing
Chickens : Feeding, Watering, Housing, Health
Turkeys
Geese
Ducks
Bee Keeping
Locating a Hive
Honey Production
6. Animal Husbandry
Overview: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horses, and Pigs
Livestock Terminology
Feeding Animals on Pasture
Pasture Management
Housing, Shelter, Fencing
Animal Health and Disease Management
Breeding
Keeping Pigs
7. Building
Introduction to Earth Building
How to Make Mud Bricks
Building Foundations
Laying Bricks
Wall Finishes
Using Fasteners : Nails, Screws, Bolts
Building Tools
8. Energy
Scope and Nature of alternative energy sources
Comparing Renewable Energy Sources
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Solar House Design
Energy Conservation
Growing and Using Wood for Fuel
Choosing a Wood Burning Appliance
Environmental Aspects to Burning Wood
Care and Maintenance of Wood Stoves, Chimneys
9. Craft & Country Skills
Scope and Nature of Crafts
Marketing Home Crafts
Protecting Your Work
Painting
Candle Making
Other Crafts: Pot Pourri, etc
Rustic Timber Structures
How to Join Timbers
Tool Maintenance
Cleaning and Sharpening Tools
10. Making Decisions
Scope and Nature of Decision Making
Risk Management -Preparing for Emergencies
Preparing for Fire
Making Money - Small Scale Home Based Businesses
Growing things to Sell on a Small Property
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Plus BONUS 20-hour Alternative Building course
Plus 4 BONUS eBooks
- Aquaponics
- Food Preserving
- Land Management & Rehabilitation
- Permaculture in Small Spaces
All in the price of the 100-hour course fee