Fukuoka Corner...

[John]

I would like to add a special section on Masanobu Fukuoka when I figure out how...

But until then, this post can hold the basics:

Overview of the Fukuoka Farming Method

One-straw Revolution

Natural Way of Farming

Natural planting

• http://www.ecofilm.de/inhalte/films/fukuoka_eng.htm
• http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/1982_July_August/The_Plowboy_Int...
• http://ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_civ_4700428_16/09/2005_60836
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture

When I asked Arthur on my first day about what kinds of gardening methods people used, he explained nicely that most people were of older generations, so tended to do things the "traditional" way... :-|