‘City Kids’ Meld Permaculture, Biodynamics and Common Sense at Perennial Roots Farm
The farm has been their classroom — the soil, plants and animals their not-always-forgiving teachers.
The farm has been their classroom — the soil, plants and animals their not-always-forgiving teachers.
Renard Turner sees a farm as a means of gaining independence from an exploitative capitalist system.
The effort is part of a broader movement, inspired by the well-known Wisconsin farmer and author Mark Shepard, that aims to get thousands of acres in the region planted with chestnuts, hazelnuts and Korean pine nuts. If it succeeds, supporters say the agroforestry movement has the potential to radically transform large-scale agriculture both locally and nationally.
As I learned the principles of Reams teaching, I began to make a connection. Everything he taught in the abstract with detailed theory ultimately led to specific actions and inputs. What started in the theoretical always ended up with practical application. After more time listening to Dr. Carey Reams’ audio courses it dawned on me that all these actions and inputs could be consigned to 3 basic ideas.
During his presentation, Garcia said that soil testing is a crucial component in ensuring a healthy, high-quality crop that resists pest pressure.