David Blume
Author of Alcohol Can Be A Gas! Fueling an Ethanol Revolution for the 21st Century, David Blume explains the history, technology, and even the sociology of renewable fuels in a fashion that can be appreciated by expert and novice alike. He is also expert on the health and environmental benefits of vegetarian and more sustainable meat diets, of community food gardening, and of farm direct and localization of food sources.
In addition to his role with the Institute he founded, Blume has worked with the Ecological Farming Association, Ecosites International, and the Mexican nonprofit Vivamos Mejor, where he pioneered the use of the waste from coffee farms to grow oyster mushrooms. As the Executive Director of the nonprofit Hidden Villa Farm and as the director of Our Farm, an Institute for Ecological Agriculture project, he demonstrated the viability of community supported agriculture, supplying organically grown produce to local subscribers.
Blume started and ran an educational organization teaching hundreds of farmers and homeowners how to produce and use low cost alcohol fuel. His firm, Blume Distillation, provides equipment for dispersed biofuels generation.
David Blume speaks on bioenergy and biofuels as sustainable substitutes for petroleum products as well as on home and community food gardening, community supported agriculture, relocalization of food sources, permaculture, healthy eating, vegetarianism, and sustainable meat diets.
Author of Alcohol Can Be A Gas! Fueling an Ethanol Revolution for the 21st Century, David Blume explains the history, technology, and even the sociology of renewable fuels in a fashion that can be appreciated by expert and novice alike. He is also expert on the health and environmental benefits of vegetarian and more sustainable meat diets, of community food gardening, and of farm direct and localization of food sources.
In addition to his role with the Institute he founded, Blume has worked with the Ecological Farming Association, Ecosites International, and the Mexican nonprofit Vivamos Mejor, where he pioneered the use of the waste from coffee farms to grow oyster mushrooms. As the Executive Director of the nonprofit Hidden Villa Farm and as the director of Our Farm, an Institute for Ecological Agriculture project, he demonstrated the viability of community supported agriculture, supplying organically grown produce to local subscribers.
Blume started and ran an educational organization teaching hundreds of farmers and homeowners how to produce and use low cost alcohol fuel. His firm, Blume Distillation, provides equipment for dispersed biofuels generation.
David Blume speaks on bioenergy and biofuels as sustainable substitutes for petroleum products as well as on home and community food gardening, community supported agriculture, relocalization of food sources, permaculture, healthy eating, vegetarianism, and sustainable meat diets.
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Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute & Center
On-Site
J.S., Founder and President, Real Goods and the Solar Living Institute & Center
Thoroughly inspiring… animated in presentation, clear, compelling, and inspirational in delivery…. One of the best speakers I've witnessed in a long time.
Simplicity Forum
On-Site
S.K., Chair, Simplicity Forum
(David Blume) did a wonderful job. He was informative, witty, energetic, and really engaged the audience… Extremely knowledgeable… I highly recommend David as a speaker.
American Agriculture Movement
On-Site
J.J., Convention Coordinator, American Agriculture Movement
David Blume was the keynote speaker at our 28th Annual American Agriculture Movement Convention. He addressed at 6 pm, and at 9 pm our people were still asking questions. (N)o one had a question he could not answer. We were very pleased we chose him for our keynote speaker.
Community Service, Inc.
On-Site
M.Q., Outreach Director, Community Service, Inc.
(His) plenary presentation at the U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions… was informative, engaging, and inspiring. As the highest rated speaker at our conference, Blume shined in his explanation of the process and promise of alcohol fuels.
EcoGatherings
On-Site
K.C., Co-Organizer & Ecology Manager, EcoGatherings
Dave Blume will inspire audiences of all kinds… (H)e presents powerful solutions that are much needed… He is an illuminating and exciting voice for the cause... catch him if you can.
Member, Portland Peak Oil Task Force
On-Site
R.W., Internet Coordinator, Clear Channel, Member, Portland Peak Oil Task Force
His ability to accurately inform and genuinely entertain an audience is a rare skill… a wealth of knowledge, history, humor, and calls to action.
The San Francisco Vegetarian Society
On-Site
D.M., President, The San Francisco Vegetarian Society
A favorite speaker for the San Francisco Vegetarian Society… greatly appreciated by everyone. We highly recommend him as a great spokesman for organic gardening, natural diet, and permaculture.
Food Chain Radio
On-Site
M.O., Host, Food Chain Radio
Both articulate and forceful… he 'stole the show' (Food Chain Radio) from some otherwise powerful speakers.
The Center for Sustainable Community
On-Site
M.H., President, The Center for Sustainable Community
I have yet to encounter a speaker more knowledgeable or engaging… (He has) a unique ability to analyze the natural world… fascinating insights on how permaculture can transform the way we live.
Real Goods Solar Living Institute
On-Site
L.D., Workshop Director, Real Goods Solar Living Institute
First-rate presentations… (his) speaking style is entertaining and full of cutting-edge information… I'm confident that anyone who chooses to engage David as a speaker will be pleased with the results, and recommend him highly.
