Using Permaculture Engineering and nutrition to transform the lives and businesses of those looking for a healthier way of life.


Give a man a fish you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish you feed him for life.

Let's feed the world together through education.

Discover a new perspective on sustainable living with Green Pastures Permaculture using a method I call Permaculture Engineering, your go-to resource for transforming yourself and your land into a thriving profitable ecosystems. Expert-led courses and consultations empower you to master nutrition, personal health, food production, permaculture design, restore soil health, boosting biodiversity and creating resilient food production systems. Learn a new way of using permaculture to improve the lives of all who choose to be different. Start your journey to a greener more abundant tomorrow, today!

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I'm Mitchell Alliston, I help people transform their lives with nutrition and healing for their mind, body and their land. As an Advanced Permaculture Design Specialist, certified Nutritionist and NLP practitioner I am dedicated to helping small agricultural businesses enhance their profitability and product nutrition. By implementing proven design systems and business practices, I empower these businesses to multiply their value and achieve sustainable success.

At Green Pastures Permaculture, my mission is to empower current and future farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders with the knowledge and the skills to create sustainable, resilient landscapes through permaculture design, syntropic agroforestry, intensive rotational grazing, water management and regenerative soil health strategies. I am committed to fostering ecological harmony and economic viability by teaching nutrition, innovative design, system stacking and value adding practices that enhance your life and land stewardship. Proceeds fuel my commitment to expanding educational outreach and providing expert nutrition mentorship, farm management consulting, cultivating a thriving agricultural future for generations.

Permaculture Engineering:

Transform Your Life, Land, and Legacy

Welcome to Permaculture Engineering, a revolutionary approach that integrates the timeless principles of permaculture with the transformative tools of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and the precision of engineering problem-solving to create sustainable, thriving solutions for your health, land, and agricultural business.

This holistic framework is built on the core tenets of permaculture -People Care, Earth Care, and Fair Share- and is designed to empower you to achieve optimal nutrition, sustainable land management, and profitable, scalable agricultural enterprises. Whether you're an individual seeking better health, a landowner aiming to regenerate your property, or an agricultural entrepreneur looking to scale sustainably, Permaculture Engineering offers a tailored, systems-based approach to transform your life and land.

What is Permaculture Engineering? Permaculture Engineering is a comprehensive, integrative process that combines three powerful disciplines:

1. Permaculture Principles: Rooted in the ethics of People Care (nurturing human health and community), Earth Care (restoring and regenerating natural ecosystems), and Fair Share (equitably distributing resources and abundance), permaculture provides a blueprint for sustainable living and land management. It emphasizes working with nature to create resilient, productive systems that mimic natural ecosystems.

2. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): NLP is a psychological framework that helps individuals reprogram their thoughts, behaviors, and habits to achieve personal and professional goals. In Permaculture Engineering, NLP is used to address mental and emotional barriers to health, nutrition, and decision-making, empowering you to adopt sustainable habits and mindsets for long-term success.

3. Engineering Troubleshooting and Integration: Drawing from engineering methodologies, this approach applies systematic problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and systems integration to design and implement practical, scalable solutions. Whether it’s optimizing your diet, managing water resources, or scaling an agricultural business, Permaculture Engineering ensures efficient, measurable outcomes. By blending these disciplines, Permaculture Engineering creates a unique, actionable framework that addresses the interconnected challenges of personal health, land stewardship, and agricultural profitability.

How Permaculture Engineering Works

Permaculture Engineering is a step-by-step process tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re an individual, a family, a community, or a business. Here’s how it can transform key areas of your life and land:

1. Health and Nutrition for Mind and Body - The Challenge: Many people struggle with poor dietary habits, nutritional deficiencies, or mental barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle. These challenges can lead to low energy, chronic health issues, and difficulty achieving personal goals. - The Solution: Using NLP, we help you identify and overcome limiting beliefs or habits around food and wellness. We design personalized nutrition plans rooted in permaculture principles, emphasizing whole, locally grown, and regeneratively produced foods that nourish both body and mind. Engineering troubleshooting ensures that your dietary plan is practical, sustainable, and tailored to your lifestyle, with measurable progress tracking. - Outcomes: Improved energy, mental clarity, and physical health; sustainable eating habits that support local ecosystems; and a renewed sense of empowerment over your well-being.

2. Land Design and Watershed Management - The Challenge: Degraded soil, poor water management, and inefficient land use can limit the productivity and sustainability of your property, whether it’s a small backyard or a large farm. - The Solution: We apply permaculture design principles to assess and regenerate your land, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation. Engineering integration ensures efficient systems, such as rainwater harvesting, swales, and contour planting, to optimize water use and prevent erosion. NLP techniques support landowners in overcoming decision-making paralysis or resistance to change, fostering confidence in sustainable practices. - Outcomes: A thriving, regenerative landscape that produces abundant food, conserves water, and enhances biodiversity; reduced maintenance costs; and a property that aligns with your ecological and aesthetic values.

3. Agricultural Business Production and Profitability - The Challenge: Agricultural businesses often face issues with low yields, high input costs, and market competition, making profitability elusive. - The Solution: Permaculture Engineering designs diversified, regenerative farming systems that reduce reliance on external inputs while maximizing yields through polycultures, agroforestry, and integrated livestock systems. Engineering troubleshooting identifies inefficiencies in production processes, while NLP helps business owners develop a growth-oriented mindset, effective communication, and leadership skills. We also analyze market opportunities to ensure your products meet demand sustainably. - Outcomes: Increased yields and profitability; reduced operational costs through regenerative practices; and a resilient business model that thrives in changing markets.

4. Agricultural Business Scaling - The Challenge: Scaling an agricultural business without compromising sustainability or profitability is a complex task, often hindered by logistical, financial, or operational barriers. - The Solution: We use engineering systems integration to design scalable infrastructure, such as processing facilities, distribution networks, and value-added product lines, while maintaining permaculture’s ethical core. NLP supports entrepreneurs in building confidence, managing stress, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Fair Share principles guide equitable growth, ensuring benefits for workers, communities, and the environment. - Outcomes: A scalable, sustainable business that grows without depleting resources; stronger community connections; and a legacy of ethical, profitable agriculture.

The Permaculture Engineering Process Our approach is collaborative, customized, and results-driven. Here’s how we work with you:

1. Assessment and Visioning: - We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your goals, challenges, and resources -whether it’s your personal health, your land’s potential, or your business’s operations. - Using NLP, we clarify your vision and align it with permaculture’s ethical principles, ensuring your goals are both ambitious and achievable.

2. Customized Design and Planning: - We create a tailored plan that integrates permaculture design, NLP strategies, and engineering solutions. This may include dietary plans, land management blueprints, water harvesting systems, or business scaling strategies. - Plans are designed for practicality, scalability, and measurable outcomes, with clear timelines and milestones.

3. Implementation and Support: - We guide you through implementation, providing hands-on support, resources, and training to ensure success. - Engineering troubleshooting ensures systems are optimized and adaptable, while NLP coaching reinforces sustainable habits and mindsets.

4. Monitoring and Refinement: - We track progress using data-driven metrics, such as soil health, crop yields, health improvements, or profit margins. - Ongoing support allows us to refine systems, address challenges, and celebrate your successes.

Why Choose Permaculture Engineering? - Holistic and Integrated: Unlike conventional approaches that focus on isolated problems, Permaculture Engineering addresses the interconnected challenges of health, land, and business, creating synergistic solutions. - Sustainable and Regenerative: Our methods restore ecosystems, reduce waste, and build resilience, ensuring long-term benefits for you and the earth. - Personalized and Empowering: With NLP, we tailor solutions to your unique needs and empower you to take control of your health, land, and business. - Proven and Practical: By combining permaculture’s wisdom with engineering precision, we deliver measurable results that are both innovative and achievable. - Ethical and Equitable: Guided by Fair Share, we ensure that your success benefits your community, workers, and the environment.

Who Can Benefit? Permaculture Engineering is for anyone ready to transform their life, land, or business: - Individuals and Families: Seeking better health, sustainable food systems, or a regenerative backyard. - Landowners and Farmers: Looking to regenerate degraded land, improve water management, or increase farm productivity. - Agricultural Entrepreneurs: Aiming to build profitable, scalable businesses that align with ethical and ecological values. - Communities and Organizations: Interested in creating resilient, sustainable systems for food security and economic growth.

Get Started with Permaculture Engineering! Ready to transform your health, land, or agricultural business? Permaculture Engineering offers a proven path to sustainable abundance. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can design a thriving future for you, your land, and your community. Together, we’ll create systems that nourish your body, regenerate the earth, and share prosperity equitably. For more information or to explore pricing, reach out and schedule a free 30 min consultation. Let’s build a healthier, more sustainable world together!

Work With Me

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Find the power to heal yourself from within.

You can heal yourself. Anyone can do this. You can learn how, can you not? This is something you are interested in, isn't it? What would happen if you could heal any chronic illness you have? What would happen if you and your loved ones no longer struggled with their health? How would your life change if you were no longer sick and dependent on drugs from the doctors? How would that make you feel? Can you see the future healthier you? I know you are wondering If you can be healthier, and it is a good thing to wonder. Make the call now and begin the change today.

Watershed Management

Get Your Own Watershed Management Plan

If you could unlock the full potential of your property you would do it, wouldn't you? Get started with a watershed management plan tailored to meet the unique ecological and hydrological needs of your land, with expert solutions to ensure sustainable water management, enhance environmental health, and optimize land use efficiency. Partner with me to create a thriving ecosystem that benefits both your property and the surrounding community. Book a FREE 30 minute consultation to discuss how this could change the future health and production of your land.

Permaculture Design

Farm/Ranch/Homestead Design

You want your land to produce to its' fullest potential or Produce great abundance, that's right. Can you imagine this? Transform your property into a thriving, productive landscape with expert farm, ranch, and homestead permaculture design services. You are looking to enhance the possibility of your land aren't you? Existing property or just getting started seeking a professionally developed plan as a beginner, I provide tailored solutions to build sustainable food production systems that align with nature's principles and walk you through the entire process. Experience increased productivity and ecological harmony with a design that supports your goals and the environment.

Agricultural Business Profitability Consulting

Agricultural Business Profitability Consulting

Boost your agricultural business's profitability with my specialized consulting service, designed to identify inefficiencies and profit losses. I help agriculture business owners uncover hidden opportunities and teach strategies to add value to their products, how to make their products healthier, ensuring sustainable growth and increased revenue. Partner with me to transform your operations and maximize your business's potential. If you could multiply the income of your business you would do it, right?

Success Stories

Before we started working with Mitch, we felt stuck and overwhelmed in both business and personal life. The guidance and support we received for the land development and the business were truly life-changing. This helped us set clear goals and reframe our mindset. Our business since has grown beyond what we ever thought we could achieve! Thank you Mitch.

Mike and Janna Wilmott

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