In 2002, Eric Beeghly left his job as a web designer to become the
assistant farm-manager of a small organic farm and orchard
in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. With the dream of someday
starting his own farm, he also began coursework in horticulture
at Merritt College. He soon realized that he could combine
his love of design with his passion for farming. It was this
passion that earned him a position as a teaching-assistant in
the department. He has since resigned as farm-manager and teaching-assistant
to focus on ecological, edible landscaping and design in the field.
Our company does not contribute to global warming. How? We are proud
to announce that our company is carbon neutral. We do this by contributing
to Carbonfund.org, an organization that funds projects to reduce carbon
dioxide emissions.
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Eric volunteers for Village Harvest, an organization that
harvests fruit for food banks.
Eric Beeghly studied horticulture and landscape design
at Merritt College. He is a certified Permaculture* landscape
designer. He also holds a B.A. in German Literature from
the University of Wisconsin, with postgraduate studies
at the University of Freiburg, Pennsylvania State University,
Diablo Valley College, Laney College, and Merritt College.
He is a member of the Santa Clara and Golden Gate chapters
of the Califoria Rare Fruit Grower's Association.
*Permaculture is a system of ecological
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