How were the rich terra preta soils in the Amazon created (the most productive soil in the world)? Terra preta soils maintain their fertility forever. Scientists are racing to unlock the secrets to help feed a hungry planet, restore depleted topsoil and curb adverse climate change. A reader who wishes to remain anonymous sent me a summary of his theory.
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Survival Food Forest with Chickens: Zero to 10 Years Tour!
“Clip from the new “Surviving Collapse – Designing your way to Abundance” is a story on how Geoff Lawton discovered permaculture and what he did to prepare for any global crisis.
6,000 lbs of food on 1/10th acre – Urban Farm – Urban Homestead
“Since 1985 … Pioneering a journey towards self-sufficiency … One step at a time.
Over 6,000 pounds of food per year, on 1/10 acre located just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The Dervaes family grows over 400 species of plants, 4,300 pounds of vegetable food, 900 chicken and 1,000 duck eggs, 25 lbs of honey, plus seasonal fruits throughout the year.
Proposed Code Changes in Mendocino County, California
Great News in Mendocino County California!!
Dan Antonioli
New Event: Zoning & Building Code Changes Supporting Sustainable Development
Saturday 19 January 2013; 200PM-400PM
Water Pumping Windmills for Off Grid Farms and Homesteads
“Windmills were used to pump water since at least the 9th century in what is now Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. On US farms, particularly on the Great Plains, windpumps (water-pumping windmills) were used to pump water from farm wells for cattle. At their peak in 1930, an estimated 600,000 units were in use, with capacity equivalent to 150 megawatts.
300% Increase in Agricultural Income on 8.6 Million Acres
Here’s some very good news. Learn how to turn degraded land into highly productive land.
“Large, decimated ecosystems can be restored. Bringing large areas back from environmental ruin is possible, and the results are key to stabilizing the earth’s climate, eradicating poverty and making sustainable agriculture a reality.