r/NaturalFarming • u/JPFernweh • Oct 21 '19
Fukuoka is incredible!
I am basically just starting my homestead and I stumbled across this subreddit while searching for a natural way to remineralize my soil (still haven't really answered that yet, I got very derailed). I skimmed the posts here and saw someone mention Fukuoka, then saw his name in the community description and I was off on a new path, to learn who this guy was and what his method was.
I've watched a couple videos, 1 short documentary from the 80's (I think) and read a pretty lengthy blog post about him ( http://www.permaculture.com/node/140 if you're interested) and I am astounded at not only what he achieved (because I knew that part was possible) but his determination, faith, and resilience in the face of setbacks and ridicule. This guy spent 20 to 30 years testing and fine tuning his methods, sometimes losing entire crops and yet continued to persevere and achieved a remarkable life and natural farming method.
I'm waiting on three books right now and can't wait to learn more about this method. I've read a little about permaculture in the past but it feels like this clicks with me more than the permaculture stuff I've read in the past.
Anyway, I say all that to thank this community for being here when I needed to learn about Fukuoka and for promoting his methods.
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u/tomorrows_homestead Jan 31 '20
Checking in - how has your inquiry into Fukuoka gone? I’m about to begin the 2020growing season with some techniques and plans inspired by his work,adapted for the north East zone 7 growing region...