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February 19, 2007 - This public event is free. Parking will cost $6. Whole Foods Market will be supplying complimentary refreshments during the event. Lecturers from around the world, including the developer of the Effective Microorganisms Technology™, Dr. Teruo Higa, will be coming to present on practical solutions to today’s environmental problems.
Since 1982, the use of Effective Microorganisms™ (EM•1®) has spread to over 100 countries. Today, Effective Microorganisms™ is used in sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, waste management, and for producing various dietary supplements. Recently, Effective Microorganisms™ received international recognition when it was used throughout Southeast Asia in the tsunami aftermath to control odors and prevent the spread of disease.
A summary of the lectures follows. A video introduction covering the Japanese national project for the cleanup of the Seto Inland Sea will be presented at the beginning of the event.
Program:
Effective Microorganisms™: Creating Holistic Pathways Toward Healthy Lifestyles Dr. Higa is a Professor of Horticulture at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan. He is the author of the best-selling books “An Earth Saving Revolution”, Volumes I & II. These books chronicle his discovery of the Effective Microorganisms™ products and his development of the Effective Microorganisms Technology™.
In this lecture, Dr. Higa will discuss what Effective Microorganisms™ is and how we can use this technology in our everyday lives. Controlling Odors In Livestock Operations & Organic Farming With Effective Microorganisms™ Dr. Sangakkara is a Senior Professor of Crop Science at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and has been researching the practical applications and benefits of EM•1® for over 15 years.
In this lecture, Dr. Sangakkara will discuss improving air quality and management of wastes in and around livestock operations. He will also describe how organic farming with Effective Microorganisms™ results in building healthy soils that resist erosion and prevent contamination from nutrient run-off, protecting both surface water and groundwater.
Bio-Conversion With Effective Microorganisms™: From Wastes To Resources Dr. Tabora is a Professor of Tropical Crop Production at EARTH University in Costa Rica. Dr. Tabora has been researching the applications of EM•1® in sustainable agriculture for over 10 years. He was also instrumental in coordinating the distribution of sustainably-grown bananas from EARTH University through Whole Foods Markets in the Eastern United States.
In this lecture, Dr. Tabora will compare conventional banana production to sustainable banana production with EM•1®. Replacing several synthetic chemicals in the conventional process with EM•1® has reduced the negative environmental impact of this huge industry. EM•1® easily converts wastes into resources (fertilizers), making zero waste goals obtainable. The process is simple and can be done on a small-scale with household wastes.
Organic Turf Management Made Possible With EM•1® And Composting With EM•1®. Jeremy Murdock is the Vice President of EM America, President of K&M Remediation, and a California Certified Organic Farm Inspector. Mr. Murdock has been involved in several research projects with Effective Microorganisms™ since 1996. His areas of expertise include agriculture, wastewater treatment, turf management, air quality, and composting.
In this lecture, the use of EM•1® on turf for maintaining disease-free healthy lawns and/or golf courses will be described, including basic application rates and methods. Video clips will illustrate the success of an EM•1® program on a PGA level golf course.
Additionally, the use of EM•1® for commercial and residential composting will be discussed emphasizing reduced management time and cost. A video will illustrate the success of a commercial composting operation and review of basic compost data will help quantify the benefits of EM•1® composting.
Cut Flower And Potted Plant Care With EM•1® And EM-X® Ceramics, Backyard Gardening With EM•1® And EM•1® Bokashi. Glen Pape is a Partner of The Flower Company, a Texas-based floral company, and Broker for EM America in state of Texas. Mr. Pape has developed Effective Microorganisms™ and EM-X® Ceramics programs for professional floral companies.
Mr. Pape will discuss basic applications and methods of application on the use of EM•1® and EM-X® Ceramics in extending the shelf life and marketability of cut flowers and potted plants in the floral industry as well as household plants.
Discussions will also include application rates for soil and foliar feeding as well as applications of EM•1® Bokashi in the Backyard Garden to Improve soil and plant quality with EM Technology™.
About EM America
EM America (www.emamerica.com) was founded in 2005 as the exclusive sales and marketing company of EM•1®, PRO EM•1® Probiotic, Dr. Don’s™ Antioxidant Oral Hygiene Products, and EM•1® Rice Bran Bokashi in the continental United States and Canada. EM America is a Texas-based corporation.
EM•1®, Dr. Don’s™ Antioxidant Oral Hygiene Products, and EM•1® Rice Bran Bokashi are available at Southern California Whole Foods Market locations.
About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com) is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket and America's first national certified organic grocer. In fiscal year 2006, the company had sales of $5.6 billion and currently has more than 185 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet"™ captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Whole Foods Market, Harry's Farmers Market®, and Fresh & Wild® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Whole Foods Market employs more than 41,500 team members and has been ranked for nine consecutive years as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America by FORTUNE magazine.
About EMRO USA Effective Microorganisms
EMRO USA Effective Microorganisms (www.emrousa.com) is located in Tucson, Arizona and is the exclusive manufacturer of EM•1® Microbial Inoculant and PRO EM•1® Probiotic for North America and importer of over 30 EM Technology™-based products from Japan. EMRO USA was formed in 2002. EM•1®, EM-X, and the EM Logo are property of the EM Research Organization in Okinawa, Japan.
About EM Technology Network
EM TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (EMTN) (www.emtechnologynetwork.org) is a non-profit organization, established in 1993 in Tucson, AZ. EMTN promotes Effective Microorganisms Technology™ throughout North America by providing up-to-date information and by networking with individuals and organizations concerned with our environment.
About EARTH UNIVERSITY
EARTH University (http://www.earth.ac.cr/ing/index.php) is a sustainable agriculture school located in Costa Rica, dedicated to educating students throughout Latin America holistically in the areas of entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, ethics and human relations. EARTH, founded in 1990, currently has a total population of 400 students from 23 countries around the world. In keeping with EARTH's mission of affecting change in the areas in greatest need of development, 80% of students are granted full or partial scholarship. The University has graduated 1,082 professionals from 19 countries in Latin America, Europe and Africa. The Faculty is composed of 42 professors from 20 countries worldwide. The EARTH University Foundation, based in Atlanta, Ga., coordinates fundraising and special events for the University.
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