Upcoming Agroecology Events
Conference “Water. Wind. Wisdom. Inspiring Regenerative Solutions to Desertification”
July 17-19 2026
An epic gathering that weaves together keynote ecological insights with art, poetry, and dance to inspire solutions to desertification.
“10 Day Drylands Permaculture Design Certification Workshop”
April 5-15 2027
Susan Cersosimo is co-teaching here at Synergia Ranch an immersive 10 da workshop with Jeremiah Kidd of San Isidro Permaculture which leads to completing an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate based on curriculum approved by the Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA).
The curriculum is designed to be intense, practical, and life changing! Gain the knowledge and skills to design resilient, regenerative landscapes adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. This in-depth course covers permaculture ethics, principles, design methods, water harvesting, soil regeneration, agroforestry, food production, natural building, community resilience, and climate-adapted land stewardship.
Through lectures, hands-on activities, site analysis, and collaborative design projects, participants will learn how to apply permaculture to homes, farms, ranches, businesses, and communities. Graduates who complete all required course work will receive a PDC and the tools to create thriving ecosystems that benefit both people and the planet.
Participants are encouraged to book accommodations through the Ranch for the duration to take full advantage of day and evening time learning and social activities. Breakfast and lunch included.
Stay tuned for registration link, price and more details!
Past Agroecology workshops
“Restoration & Erosion Control Workshop”
June 12-14 2026
Over the course of the workshop we will design a site restoration plan and construct low-tech erosion control structures using wood and on-site farm materials, with guidance and feedback from Jan-Willem Jansens. We will broaden our comprehension of water cycles, climate, and agroecology within this fragile environment.
Altogether, through this work we will enhance our shared knowledge of how modest and precise actions taken today can affect soil health, biodiversity, cultural and social well-being, and resilience of food resources. Now and for future generations
“Maximizing Water Efficiency and Resilience: Adapting Agriculture to Drought and Climate Change”
May 16 2026
This comprehensive workshop bridges theory and practice to explore how thoughtful design and efficient irrigation foster resilient growing systems in arid climates. Participants will begin with a guided site tour and live demonstration of the field’s irrigation infrastructure, learning how the landscape is engineered to maximize rainwater capture alongside a tank-fed drip system. Guest speaker Mike Halverson, Nursery Manager at Santa Ana Native Plants, will provide expert insights into native species restoration and regional landscape management. The session concludes with a hands-on planting effort, where attendees will apply their new knowledge by helping install 4,800 native starts across the field.