Please stay a while - have a look around, and register with us. Together, our voices can be heard, and our call for responsible, sustainable practices will help to ensure a viable tomorrow for all the citizens of this fragile world - human and otherwise.
Utilizing The Natural Step as a foundation, Sustain Jefferson assists companies, non-profit organizations, individuals and municipalities in and around Jefferson County, Wisconsin, with their transition to an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable future. The Natural Step is based on sound science, systems thinking and practical business decision-making.
Sustainable development is defined as balancing the fulfillment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future.
The Brundtland Commission coined what was to become the most-often-quoted definition of sustainable development as development that "meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." - Wikipedia
Sustain Jefferson seeks to build on this philosophy by educating and reaching out to constituents in Wisconsin, and throughout the world. Today, with the power of the Internet, methods of sustainable development can reach a wide audience, and impact communities in dire need of restoration.
Every other month, Sustain Jefferson hosts a film night in several local communities. Past films include: Fresh (11/09); King Corn (1/10); Back to the Land Again (3/10); Homegrown Revolution and The True Cost of Food (5/10); and Dirt (7/10). Visit our Film Series page for details on our September screenings of Food Fight.
We will hold our monthly business meeting on Wednesday, September 1, from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Jefferson County UW Extension building, 864 Collins Road, in Jefferson. Immediately following the meeting, there will be a presentation by Gretchen Grosnick on seed saving. Gretchen will share her many years of experience saving and sharing seeds through Seed Savers Exchange. Her program will include a Powerpoint presentation from Seed Savers. Please join us to learn more or to share your own experiences. You're invited to attend the Sustain Jefferson business meeting or join us for the presentation only. For more information, call Ellen Klaus at 920-261-6565.
We have a winner! Visit our T-Shirt Design Contest page to view the winning entry and an update on availability!! **FLASH** SJ T-shirts will be available for a limited time at the Fort Atkinson Farmer's Market on Saturday at the High Meadows Farm CSA booth! They will also be available at all SJ events and meetings.
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