Podcasts about restoration agriculture

In this throw back episode from the very beginning of the Isn't Life Curious? series we join farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard to discuss practical solutions to surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: […]

Brad Charles MelzerSocial Ecologist, Recorded Nov 25th, 2024Some real Elfy Permaculture Seriously Saturated Conversation flow.This Story !!! Connect with Brad! check out all the links below.  THis is an amazing story the more you dig into it!!! Listen with those sharp elfy ears.George Jones Farm, (through out episode)City Fresh CSA (3:00)Restoration Agriculture (19:00), Living Machines, (38:00)Connect with Brad!!!Oberlin, Ohio Straw bale Office.https://cityfresh.org/https://cityfresh.org/george-jones-memorial-farm/https://cityfresh.org/new-farmer-incubator/https://www.lorainccc.edu/sciences/sustainable-agriculture/https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/food-studieshttps://www.oberlin.edu/environmental-sustainabilityhttps://www.toddecological.com/https://www.oberlin.edu/brad-melzerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-charles-melzer/https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691206288/the-sounds-of-life?srsltid=AfmBOorKPZo9uh3QxBzJO8wZDKnpdKqs5RfEq6KEsgxPWHLZ2hvSuZPthttps://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrasshttps://archive.org/details/fromecocitiestol0000toddPairs well with starting seeds, a board walk through a wetland, and a sip of your project time audio flex.We want to hear what you have to say!?!Support the showSubscribe Everywhere Cause thats cool hahaha!check out links to the Council of Counsel:Doctor Bionic • Kalpataru Tree • Dirtwire • Anno Project @wakethefarmup @maintaining_ground_podcast@kastle_369 @ra.feke @alexhillchill @powergurlz_entMateria Medica One Earth Collaborative Luv Locs ExperimentBrenton McMu...

Today I want to go back to one of my favorite episodes of the last few years. This was back at the start of the 7th season, so almost two years ago. I was trying out a new format as I headed out on a water retention landscape job, which the episode will explain in a minute. The reason why I'm choosing to re-release this episode now is because I've been covering so many aspects around the topic of water over this series, but a lot of it has been pretty theoretical. Honestly, the way that I've come to connect with the idea of rehydrating landscapes has mostly been through my work on projects in the field with the farmers and clients that I work for.  So for that reason, I'm going to republish two episodes I've recorded on jobs in the field. Today's will be from a ranch project in which I worked on a team from Mark Shepard's company Restoration Agriculture Design led by Jake Takiff, and next week you'll come along with me and my good friend and longtime collaborator Nick Stener as we recap some jobs we did out in southern Portugal earlier this year.  So let's get started. I was invited to assist on a watershed restoration design and install project with a company that I've admired and looked up to my whole career, Restoration Agriculture Development (RAD). RAD is the design and project installation company founded by Mark Shepard, the legendary farmer and author who has helped to define the ambitions through his work and writings such as “Restoration Agriculture” and “Water for Any Farm.” Though Mark wasnt involved with this job directly, I got to work with their team lead, and accomplished farmer in his own right, Jake Takiff from Cedar Springs farm in Hotchkiss, Colorado. In this first episode, I'll be trying out a new format in which I'll bring you along for the duration of this project and give detailed updates about how work is moving forward, what we're learning in the process, and the main takeaways. 

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Back to Back, join Taylor Henry, owner and CEO of Acres U.S.A., in a captivating conversation with Mark Shepard, a leading figure in sustainable farming and a top selling Acres U.S.A. author. In this episode, they discuss the evolution of Acres U.S.A., regenerative farming practices, and the future of eco-agriculture. Discover Mark's journey from engineering to eco-agriculture, his philosophies on regenerative farming, and insights on creating resilient, productive landscapes. Learn about the importance of mimicking natural ecosystems, managing resources, and the potential for a revitalized rural economy through regenerative agriculture. Don't miss this in-depth conversation about ecological principles and real-world applications that can transform our approach to farming. Important Links from Today's Episode: https://members.acresusa.com https://www.acresusa.com/ https://bookstore.acresusa.com/collections/spotlight/products/restoration-agriculture

In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influential educators working on this from a farming perspective. Since landscape hydrology and its proper function is often overlooked in its importance in regulating global temperature, I wanted to focus on this specifically. I was lucky enough to bring together three of the experts that have most guided my learning in this field, Zach Weiss, Nicole Masters, and Mark Shepard. Don't forget that if you want to see the video of the full event, you can check it out on the Climate Farmer's Youtube channel through the link in the show notes for this episode. Zach Weiss is the protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp. Zach went on to create Elemental Ecosystems to provide an action-oriented process to improve clients' relationship with their landscape. Elemental Ecosystems is an ecological development, contracting, and consulting firm specializing in watershed restoration and ecosystem regeneration. The firm's work includes Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Water Retention Landscapes, Terrace Systems, Spring Development, Natural Building, and more. Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Nicole Masters is is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller, educator and author of the book “For the Love of Soil.” With over 20 years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she is also recognised as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia supporting producers and organisations who cover over 24 million acres, to take their landscapes to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes.

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Christian Holzleitner, the Head of Unit for Land Economy and Carbon Removal at the European Commission. This enlightening conversation delved into the intricacies of the EU's ambitious climate goals, the challenges of carbon removal, and the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture. Christian unpacks the complexities of the voluntary carbon market. We explore how the Carbon Removal Certification Framework is set to revolutionize the way we approach carbon markets and carbon farming. Discover the critical role of regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions in enhancing biodiversity and achieving sustainable carbon removal.

Welcome back to another episode of the Deep Seed podcast! This week, I met with Thekla Teunis, co-founder of the company Grounded. They've managed to transform the lives of thousands of small holder farmers in Africa by enabling their transition to regenerative agriculture

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Emilie de Morteuil, co-founder of the House of Agroecology, as we explore the transformative power of #agroecology in creating a food system that nurtures both our planet and our health.In This Episode, We Discuss:

Alain Peeters has been involved in sustainable agriculture and nature conservation since the 70s and he is one of the pioneers of agroecology in the world. In this conversation, he describes how agroecology offers a powerful solution to transform our food system from a destructive to regenerative, while improving the wellbeing of farmers. Unlike conventional agriculture, which often entails a struggle against nature, agroecology advocates for cooperation with natural systems, recognizing their resilience and efficacy. Rooted in the fusion of agricultural science and ecology, agroecology represents a holistic approach that integrates traditional wisdom with contemporary scientific insights. Central to this paradigm is the promotion of biodiversity across all facets of agricultural production, from soil health to landscape management. As societies confront the imperative of transitioning away from fossil fuel dependency, agroecology emerges as a viable pathway towards sustainability, leveraging practices such as minimal soil disturbance and the integration of livestock and crops.The conventional farming model, epitomized by the green revolution, faces mounting challenges, including diminishing returns and escalating debt burdens for farmers. While agroecology promises increased profitability and sustainability, its adoption hinges on overcoming entrenched practices and embracing change. Alain's NGO, Terres Vivantes, offers invaluable support to farmers transitioning towards agroecological practices, providing experiential guidance and fostering collective learning through peer exchanges.Terres Vivantes employs the OASIS system to assess farms' agroecological evolution across multiple dimensions, including farming methods, economics, social dynamics, and environmental resilience. Emphasizing the holistic well-being of farmers, Alain underscores the need to alleviate financial pressures and streamline administrative burdens, thereby fostering a conducive environment for sustainable agriculture.-----------------------------------------------------------This podcast was produced in collaboration with Soil Capital, a company that supports regenerative agriculture for food system resilience and climate action, by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Louis de Jaeger is a visionary food forest and landscape designer with an unwavering commitment to land regeneration. It's hard not to feel inspired by Louis' passion and deep knowledge about some of the most promising solutions we have, such as agroforestry, agroecology, or regenerative agriculture. This conversation is not just about planting trees; it's about reshaping our future

In this episode of the Deep Seed podcast, we're joined by Chuck de Liedekerke, the co-founder and CEO of Soil Capital. With a rich background in finance and a profound commitment to sustainable agriculture, Chuck has been at the forefront of transforming the agricultural landscape through regenerative practices and innovative carbon certification programs.Chuck shares his journey from the world of investment banking to becoming a leading advocate for soil health and climate change solutions. Soil Capital, under his leadership, has emerged as a beacon of hope, demonstrating how regenerative agriculture not only restores our ecosystems but also offers a meaningful solution to climate change.-----------------------------------------------------------Key topics we explore:Chuck's transition from finance to farming and the founding of Soil Capital.Regenerative Agriculture as a Climate Solution How regenerative practices offer a win-win for farmers, the environment, and the climate.The economic viability of Regenerative PracticesChallenges and Opportunities in Scaling Regenerative AgricultureHow carbon certification can incentivize and reward farmers.Regenerative Agriculture vs AgroecologySoil Capital's Vision for the FutureThe need for businesses to invest more in regenerative agriculture-----------------------------------------------------------Soil Capital is also a partner of this podcast, making it possible for me to create high quality educational material available to anyone online for free. -----------------------------------------------------------Support the Deep Seed podcast:Follow: Click on the Deep Seed page and hit the follow button.Review: Consider leaving a 5-star review to help us grow.Stay connected: Follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for more insights into sustainable agriculture and ecosystem regeneration.Thank you for tuning in!RaphaëlHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Natallia Gulbis is an expert in the field of soil science, with a particular focus on mycorrhizal fungi and their critical role in soil fertility. Our conversation sheds light on the intricate symbiotic relationships between plants and soil microbes, exploring how regenerative agriculture practices nurture this vital underground ecosystem.-----------------------------------------------------------Some of the key topics discussed:

Since the three part series that Nick and I recorded about the vast array of drought mitigation and recovery solutions for people in different living situations we've gotten a lot of follow up questions from listeners who want to go deeper into this subject.  Luckily one of my friends and mentors who's had an outsized influence on my educational journey and inspiration to work with farmers and land managers in helping them to make the most of the water resources has just come out with a new book.  Many of you know Mark Shepard for his seminal book, Restoration Agriculture, I've also had him on this show in the past to talk about his previous book Water for Every Farm. Most recently I spoke about Mark a lot with Jake Takiff when he and I went to design and install a water retention landscape in Nicaragua as representatives of Mark's company Restoration Agriculture Design.  That brings us up to this point where Mark has just released the field manual to accompany the book Water for Every Farm which is intended to assist any designer or practitioner with the engineering specifications for various water retention features and earthworks. These will not only help you to ensure proper due diligence but also to navigate the jargon and regulations, specifically in the USA, that the USDA and army corps of engineers uses in order to better communicate and perhaps even find support from those entities. In this chat Mark and I explore the details of his masterline system and how it can be adapted to the needs of modern farmers at any scale. We also explore the flexibility of the design system to be relevant for diverse and complex topographies.  For me it was also important to explore the topic of long term maintenance for earthworks and water retention features since so much emphasis is put on the design and installation, and then, due to poor maintenance planning, the project can be quickly degraded or even fall apart. With someone with over 30 years of experience, this is an essential aspect to consider.

An audio tour of agroforestry and perennial farming systems at New Forest Farm in southwestern Wisconsin with farmer Mark Shepard, author of "Restoration Agriculture". 

Mark Shepard continues with his forest ecology course. In this episode, he explains some of the disturbances that occur in a forest ecology system. Checkout more videos on our website at EAT Community!

Mark Shepard is talking about disturbances in this episode. Enjoy the amazingness! Visit our EAT Community for more videos and courses!

This is episode 10 from Mark Shepard's Forest Ecology series. You'd surely love this amazing session by Mark. Here he gets into disturbances. Check out the whole webinar series at our EAT Community website. You'll surely love this!

This was another amazing session by Mark Shepard. Check out the whole webinar series at our EAT Community website. You'll surely love this!

This was another amazing session by Mark Shepard. Check out the whole webinar series at our EAT Community website. You'll surely love this!

Welcome to the first epsiode of season 7! So much has happened in the month between the last episode where I introduced my partner Alba and our new home and farm in Spain. There have been a lot of projects both inside the house, out on the land, and within our own businesses. One of the new developments that came up is that I was invited to assist on a watershed restoration design and install project with a company that I've admired and looked up to my whole career, Restoration Agriculture Development (RAD). RAD is the design and project installation company founded by Mark Shepard, the legendary farmer and author who has helped to define the ambitions through his work and writings such as "Restoration Agriculture" and "Water for Any Farm." Though Mark wasnt involved with this job directly, I got to work with their team lead, and accomplished farmer in his own right, Jake Takiff from Cedar Springs farm in Hotchkiss, Colorado. In this first episode, I'll be trying out a new format in which I'll bring you along for the duration of this project and give detailed updates about how work is moving forward, what we're learning in the process, and the main takeaways. If you enjoy this format, please let me know, since I have a lot of potential jobs lined up, farm visits, workshops and my own projects at home I would love to share with you. As always, the best way to get in touch and have your voice heard is to connect via the Regenerative Skills Discord server. You can sign up for free below. Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: http://www.restorationag.com/ https://ranchonanacatl.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ranchonanacatl/ https://rainwaterrunoff.com/cedar-springs-farm-in-hotchkiss-colorado-practising-regenerative-agriculture-at-high-altitude/ https://www.instagram.com/cedarspringsfarm/

This was another amazing session by Mark Shepard. Check out the whole webinar series at our EAT Community website. You'll surely love this!

21st Century Radio® Host Dr. Zohara Hieronimus chats with Mark Shepard about his bestselling book Restoration Agriculture. Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers is described as: “Around the globe most people get their calories from annual agriculture - plants that grow fast for one season, produce lots of seeds, then die. Every single human society that has relied on annual crops for staple foods has collapsed. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel and many other needs - in your own backyard, farm or ranch. This book, based on real-world practices, presents an alternative to the agriculture system of eradication and offers exciting hope for our future.” Conversation originally recorded August 2016. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

This is episode 4 from Mark Shepard's Restoration Agriculture webinar series. You will surely learn a lot from this episode. You can find the entire webinar series on our EAT Community website!

21st Century Radio® Host Dr. Zohara Hieronimus chats with Mark Shepard about his bestselling book Restoration Agriculture. Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers is described as: “Around the globe most people get their calories from annual agriculture - plants that grow fast for one season, produce lots of seeds, then die. Every single human society that has relied on annual crops for staple foods has collapsed. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel and many other needs - in your own backyard, farm or ranch. This book, based on real-world practices, presents an alternative to the agriculture system of eradication and offers exciting hope for our future.” Conversation originally recorded August 2016. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

21st Century Radio® Host Dr. Zohara Hieronimus chats with Mark Shepard about his bestselling book Restoration Agriculture.Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers is described as:“Around the globe most people get their calories from annual agriculture - plants that grow fast for one season, produce lots of seeds, then die. Every single human society that has relied on annual crops for staple foods has collapsed. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel and many other needs - in your own backyard, farm or ranch. This book, based on real-world practices, presents an alternative to the agriculture system of eradication and offers exciting hope for our future.”Conversation originally recorded August 2016. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

This is another amazing episode from Mark Shepard's Forest Ecology series. You'll surely enjoy this. For more webinars visit our EAT Community website.

My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you because Mark has a perspective on viticulture and agriculture in general that is revolutionary… while also being incredibly common sensical. He's as funny as he is passionate and that passion comes from wanting to share an incredibly important message not only for producing wine, but also for our survival. Mark is the author of Restoration Agriculture which is a top 10 Amazon best seller in multiple categories. Restoration agriculture is his term for ecomimicry permaculture or multi-story perennial polyculture using what thrives naturally in your ecosystems. He practices this at scale on his 110 acre New Forest Farm in Wisconsin, and on several other properties, and he provides agricultural consulting around the planet. One of the quotes from his book that stood out to me is when he is talking about our conventional, monoculture approach, and says, “We have created the conditions under which pests and diseases thrive, while almost completely ceasing the improvement of the crops' own resistance to the threats we have created.” This is so true in wine, where we have a global monoculture of a handful of European grapes that have been propagated by cloning for two hundred years or more. And in the last 50 years we've spent literally billions of dollars developing chemicals to enable these clones to survive, while investing very little in breeding new varieties that don't need the chemicals… or in expanding the idea of wine to include other ingredients besides European grapes. Mark doesn't spray his fruit, whether it's apples or cherries or chestnuts or grapevines, he employs a kind of vitiforestry, and his approach to agriculture illuminates some incredible perspective shifts in how we could think about growing grapevines differently… as well as how we could think about wine differently… as one symbiotic element in a holistic perennial polyculture. Support the Organic Wine Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/organicwinepodcast Sponsor: https://www.centralaswine.com/

Civilization requires food but the modern way we grow food is destroying the lands ability to feed us... which is bad. This book will teach you how to build a profitable farming paradise that you can hand off to your children. If you like topics like this i suggest you go watch my tiktok @nathandickeson where i talk about the advantages of living outside of the financial matrix. Aka living offgrid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nathandickeson/support

Mark Shepard is the founder of the Restoration Agriculture farming method and New Forest Farm, where Mark grows food in perennial polycultures, without using external fertilisers, with very limited management activities, whilst integrating animals. In this episode, Mark shares with us the results he has achieved by actively engaging with tree crop breeding on his farm - one of the foundations of his system. Mark is also the author of two books: ‘Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers' and ‘Water for Any Farm'. He is also the founder of Restoration Agriculture Development, an enterprises that catalyses Restoration Agriculture projects worldwide. We hope you enjoy the interview! TABLE OF CONTENTS02:15 How did you get to agroforestry? 10:44 What is restoration agriculture? 19:33 Low inputs and precocity of yield 31:29 Description of New Forest Farm40:10 How do you harvest? 45:42 Managing the system49:20 Biodiversity on the farm57:22 Process of plant selection01:02:40 Starting a nursery 01:07:28 Why haven't more people replicated your system? 01:12:00 Which cultivars to include in mass selection? 01:21:19 What is the key knowledge required to get started? • RESOURCEShttp://www.restorationag.com/https://restoringagriculture.com/https://www.forestag.com/https://newforestfarm.us/https://www.instagram.com/restoration.ag/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/restorationagriculture/• GET IN TOUCH www.regenerativeagroforestry.org• SUPPORT US www.gumroad.com/regenagroforestry• FOLLOW US on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram• FUNDING FOR EUROPEAN PROJECTS https://explore.ecosia.org/regenerative-agriculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Dans cet épisode je suis avec un jeune rempli de détermination ; Jeremy Pasquier. Il va nous expliquer l'histoire de l'association Pan Terra. On parlera de retrouvailles, de lectures, de discussions entre amis, d'agriculture, de forêts, d'énergie et d'autonomie. Les agriculteurs ont énormément souffert les dernières décennies, chez nos voisins français les suicides annuels dans ce métier se comptent par centaines (en Suisse nous n'avons pas assez de données). Les modes de production sont climaticides, nos sols souffrent, la biodiversité est en danger. Les sècheresses, autres aléas climatiques et la dépendance étrangère menacent notre autosuffisance alimentaire. Tout ceci a motivé ces jeunes à s'interesser à la façon dans laquelle nous pouvons produire de la nourriture. Et si nous étions capables de produire notre nourriture autrement ? Plus alignés sur les besoins de la nature ? D'une façon plus saine? Voici leur défi. “Avons-nous l'audace d'imaginer un monde dans lequel la bouffe ne proviendrait pas des supermarchés mais d'espaces boisés luxuriants ?” nous osons espérer que oui… Qu'est-ce que c'est une foret jardin ? Une foret https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin (jardin) c'est un jardin créé selon le modèle de la https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/For%C3%AAt (forêt) naturelle et qui a la particularité d'être composé d'espèces qui nous sont utiles. Pour fournir une production alimentaire variée et des produits connexes tels qu'épices, plantes médicinales, champignons, matériaux de construction, fibres, du bois de chauffage, huile, etc… tout en nécessitant peu de travail une fois que le système a atteint une certaine maturité. La résilience est un facteur déterminant pour un avenir climatique improbable. La forêt-jardin permet un excellent stockage de l'eau de pluie. Elle est durable et restauratrice de biodiversité. Les jeunes de l'association Pan Terra ont voulu aller encore plus loin et ont crée une série pour faire passer leur message: « https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYwS7nPwposC4Es4pz1DTg (Les racines de la souveraneité )» Si vous voulez aller les trouver et jardiner un peu avec eux, je suis sure que vous êtes bienvenus ! Avec ou sans enfants 

Jim and co-host Matthew Britt share a SOLUTION to what is wrong in the world, from the ground up (literally), based on their Food Forest Abundance teachings. You will get further uplifted by their guest Jean Nolan, country music artist, songwriter and inspirator touching hearts and souls everywhere.  As Jean, creator of the popular INSPIRED Channel on YouTube, says: “Today more than ever we need truth, authenticity, inspiration and, most of all, a solid relationship with the Creator.” CHALLENGING “the norm” Jim: “The agriculture taught in colleges and universities the last 50 years is the most destructive teaching in the history of humanity…and it's absolutely by design.  It's a control mechanism.” Matthew: One of the books I like is Restoration Agriculture (https://www.amazon.com/Restoration-Agriculture-Mark-Shepard/dp/1601730357) ABOUT JEAN NOLAN: In addition to songwriting and growing his INSPIRED Channel on YouTube, Jean is a husband and father who loves inspiring and connecting with friends and fans on social media. He calls his connections MIPs–Most Important People, and enjoys inviting them into his world through stories, live performances, quotes and posts, encouraging them to be part of it.  Follow Jean: https://jeannolan.fanlink.to/KeepAmericaGreat Music: http://jeannolan.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Inspiredchannel/ Join the INSPIRED Community: https://inspired.locals.com/ My Patriot Supply AFFILIATE PROGRAM: http://preparewithinspired.com  Here is one of Jean's inspiring songs, “Keep America Great”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3wbzTsydCA Food Forest Abundance: Website: https://foodforestabundance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodForestAbundance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFAbundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-forest-abundance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIb8p5eWZl8 Tune into more episodes of The Jim Gale Show: https://linktr.ee/jimgaleshow Produced by: https://socialchameleon.us/

Story of failure: Getting rejected by banks when we were first starting out asking for a $10,000 business loan.Hugh Carnahan is a finance enthusiast, investor, creator, and the head mustache at Hillbilly Millionarie! He's been featured on BiggerPockets and is the President and owner of Greater Ozarks Realty.  Hugh currently lives in the great state of Missouri.In today's episode, Hugh talks about:- military school from age 10-22- went to college, got a degree, and went into corporate America- moving to California and learning software and customer support- wheels falling off his marriage and coming back to manufacturing- learning all about 2 Second Lean and eliminating waste from his life- looking into buying solar panels and then pivoting into real estate- listening to BiggerPockets to learn real estate- buying 26 crack houses in north Springfield- successfully BRRR-ing several houses- the brand Hillbilly Millionaire and how he got there- scaling so quickly with 2 Second Lean- why his brand connects with people who feel left out- appealing to people with a sense of humor- smart people refuse to believe how simple 2 Second Lean can be- small changes over long periods of time moves mountains of waste- bringing 2 Second Lean to communist China- running the largest 2 Second Lean meeting in the world with 350 people- starting Greater Ozarks Realty and the first decentralized real estate company- process engineers instead of employees- respecting people and empowering the team to make changes themselves- rearranging a linen area and saving 114 miles per year, per employee- internet personalities, such as Brandon Turner and David Green, being mentors- Paul Akers being a mentor to him in 2 Second Lean- story of running his company in China, needing help, and what happened when Paul Akers showed up after reaching out to him- surpassing where most people quit- why Paul Akers blamed everything on him when they met- we can only go up from here!- tweaking the lens of a magnifying lens to shift the focus- why he fails 50-100 times a day and why he does this- fail fast, fail often- Bob Taylor (Paul's mentor) - “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.”- just try it to see if it works before doing something complicated- if I don't see failure, then I know something is wrong- how his biggest failure is his first marriage and why- red flags he brushed aside- learned a lot about himself and life through his failing marriage- compromising his career and blocking friends- learning to be highly selective, guarded, and humble- why the right people and communication is so important- givers and takers in life- if you want to be happy, get rid of the takers in your life- it's ok to be selective- changing the minds of human beings- you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink- what you're saying to givers if you keep takers on the team- stilwell paradox- holding out hope that you will prevail in the end while being able to look at the fact- how hobbies got him through his failed marriage- losing $40,000 because someone burned down a house- how ignoring the problem led to more problems- zooming out and knowing the regardless of the situation his team will prevail in the end- goal of scaling his YouTube past 1000 subscribers- writing a book on 2 Second Lean- the only real failure is not trying- Buy Rehab Rent Repeat - BRRR- BRRR'ing farmland and figuring out how to make it work- restoration agriculture- why land the size of Kansas needs to be converted to farmland- don't let commas scare you- following his vivid vision- why he wants everyone on his team to be millionaires and work less- being a 57 millionaire as a byproduct of growing and developing people- a millionaire adjusted for inflation- having just enough money and not too much- entertaining education channels- wearing an American flag speedo---------YouTube Channel - Hillbilly Millionairewww.hillbilly-millionaire.comInstagram - @hillbillymillionaire How to Retire in 3 Years (After MANY Mistakes) with Real Estate - BiggerPockets---------

Anyone else feeling the dragon fruit fever in Mzansi? Grown in the coastal regions of KwaZulu Natal, the Eastern Cape and Western Cape this crop may be the next niche commodity for new farmers to tap into and this week we share a guide to growing dragon fruit for beginner farmers!   We have an exclusive with Grain SA CEO, Dr Pieter Taljaard about how technology is helping farmers level up and get the most out if their land. Kopano Makunyane, owner of Kopano's Apothecary, a Johannesburg based agribusiness joins our “Agripreneur 101” segment to talk about her product line she created to treat her eczema. Our book of the week is, Restoration Agriculture by Mark Shepard. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from Shamima Nazeer, Private Wealth Consultant at Fairbairn, a division of Old Mutual.

Water is the foundation of life and one of the most important design aspects of permaculture. Review the resources below to get an even deeper understanding of how we can manage water to create abundance anywhere!National Geographic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSPkcpGmflEAndrew Millison YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/amillison'Restoration Agriculture' by Mark Shepard - HERESupport the show (https://www.dueltheday.com/donate)

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Not all meat is created equal. If you've been wondering what regenerative meat is and how it can heal our bodies and our planet, then this episode is for you. Our guest went from a high-level athlete trying to optimize his performance to a rancher raising the best meat possible for southern California.  Regenerative rancher Kevin Muno of https://perennialpasturesranch.com/ (Perennial Pastures) digs into how he and his team are revitalizing 17,000 acres of southern California grasslands through holistic, ecological grazing methods. We dig into the nitty gritty of how regenerative ranching can build soil and drastically improve the health of our planet while providing us with nutrient-dense protein.  We explain exactly how cattle can restore grasslands and build topsoil while yielding nutrient-dense, healing food.  We also discuss how more regenerative ranches and businesses can dive into this movement to make a difference on a global scale. Kevin also provides profound insights into regenerative entrepreneurship and how to create financially viable businesses that align with serving his community and contributing to something that is much bigger than himself. He offers so much advice for aspiring regenerative ranchers as well as how eaters can support this movement. We explore the differences between annual, low-diversity, soil-destroying industrial systems versus perennial, high diversity, soil-building agroecosystems. And how this directly impacts our gut microbiomes and so many other aspects of human health. We also get into the fascinating details of new nutrient density studies that are helping differentiate between different types of cattle ranching, and how some meats may be drastically healthier for us than others.  Lastly, we dive into why Kevin believes that we need science-driven data to identify greenwashing in the regenerative space, and how we can differentiate the truly regenerative producers versus the fakers. If you've been wondering what questions to ask your local ranchers or how to find truly ethical, eco-friendly meat in the grocery store, we've got the answers!  Follow Perennial Pastures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialpasturesranch/?hl=en (@perennialpasturesranch)  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesoilcollective_/ (@thesoilcollective_ ) Mentioned in this podcast: https://perennialpasturesranch.com/ (Perennial Pastures Ranch)  ‘The Paleo Diet' by Dr. Loren Cordain (book) ‘Restoration Agriculture' by Mark Shepard  (book) Roger Savory (son of Allan Savory, a key figure in regenerative agriculture) ‘Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown (book)  Soil Health Academy Course at University of CA Chico https://landinstitute.org (The Land Institute) https://www.savannainstitute.org/ (The Savannah Institute) ‘Sacred Cow' by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf (book) https://bionutrient.org/bionutrientinstitute (Bionutrient Food Association)

Support the podcast on Patreon Listen to Leif's podcast, Applied Mycology: Discussions on the various ways that fungi influence ecology and human culture and how they can be leveraged to address challenges of the modern world. Topics include mushroom cultivation, soil health, bioremediation, medicinal mushrooms and more. Email Leif: Mycoscapes@gmail.com In this creative exploration of applied ecology, fungi, and mycoremediation, Environmental scientist & educator (and good friend!) Leif Olson takes us on a journey of understanding fungi, how they function in the environment, mycoremediation and the importance of diversity and holism in approaching challenges of environmental degradation. He also gives us simple, actionable steps for how we can all bolster the health of the environment where we live! The first part of the episode builds out our knowledge and framework for understanding why the actionable steps at the end will work, and at 48:00 is where he gives us specific steps to bolster our local environments, so if you're just looking for that, skip there! Recommendations for further study from Leif: Soil food web: The work of Elaine Ingham https://www.soilfoodweb.com Fungi: Radical Mycology by Peter McCoy https://www.radicalmycology.com Land management at scale: Restoration Agriculture by Mark Shepard https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/restoration-agriculture Show notes How fungi work in the environment: they're unique because they can digest their surroundings! They're a crucial part of cycling organic material and helping plants acquire nutrients Fungi & Mycorrhizae as the multiple internets of the soil (not a single internet!). They're sometimes collaborating, sometimes competing - what they're working towards overall is nutrients to be acquired out of the soil, as well as soil to be built. The fungi we have inside us: Yeasts! Endophytes: fungi that live inside plants and assist them with various processes, examples and explanation of endophytes doing their thing Mycoremediation: facilitating a compled chain of reactions, and a diversity of fungi & bacteria help tackle challenging & complex contaminants. Doing this work in the “real world” is very site specific, and differs greatly from reality of laboratory testing The importance of holism/a holistic approach in bioremediation: not constraining out thinking a a single methodology or kingdom of life. These are complex systems with many variables, and the phyto-, myco-, and bacterial parts are all important for approaching environmental degradation. 48:00 Practical things everyone can do to boost their ecology where they live Covering the soil! Barren soil dries out a lot faster, and microorganisms can't perform their functions when dry. Naked soil gets oxidized, meaning the nutrients get burned up and released as gas (!). Then, when bare soil is rained on, the water compacts the soil and basically crushes the passageways/cavities microorganisms would live in and/or plant roots would grow in. Mulch to create a hospitable environment for soil microorganisms! 2. Dialing in the type of mulch: woody plant material or leaves that's aged naturally colonizes with the fungi that's around the environment or in it. Keeping tabs on the organic matter on your site is important! Seeing organic matter as future soil and treating it like the resource it is. 3. is remineralizing soil but I ran out of space to put the steps!

Mark Shepard is my guest on Episode 142 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. Mark has also been a farmer member of the Organic Valley cooperative, the worlds largest Organic Farmer's marketing co-op, since 1995. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. New Forest Farm is a planned conversion of a typical row-crops grain farm into a commercial-scale, perennial agricultural ecosystem using oak savanna, successional brushland and eastern woodlands as the ecological models. Trees, shrubs, vines, canes, perennial plants and fungi are planted in association with one another to produce food (for humans and animals), fuel, medicines, and beauty. Hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts and various fruits are the primary woody crops. The farm is entirely solar and wind powered and farm equipment is capable of being powered with locally produced biofuels. Trained in both mechanical engineering and ecology, Mark has developed and patented equipment and processes for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of forest derived agricultural products for human foods and bio fuels production. Mark was certified as a Permaculture designer in 1993 and received his Diploma of Permaculture design from Bill Mollison, the founder of the international Permaculture movement. He teaches agroforestry and Permaculture worldwide. Restoration Agriculture Real-World Permaculture for Farmers Water for any Farm Applying Restoration Agriculture Water Methods on Your Farm http://www.restorationag.com/

From Goats to Geese, to Gardening - we had a great convo with today's guest, Shane Simonson. Shane runs his blog and philosophy of "Zero Input Agriculture" and works it like an evolving science experiment. He is only too happy to share the information he learns and you can read his experience in its rawest form. We covered a lot of topics including his love of animals and his passion for seed saving. Rather than me telling you about Shane, it's probably best in his own words: "My lifelong love of plants and biology led me to a career in research biochemistry, but my growing awareness about the challenges ahead for industrial civilisation prompted me to change gears and become a full time experimental farmer in 2017. Since then I have turned our piece of clapped out ex-dairy country into a chaotic petri dish where different crops are put to the test. Only those that are able to thrive and produce with zero irrigation, zero imported fertility and zero mechanical maintenance win the game. While I grow a wide range of vegetables my main interests lie in staple crops (especially starch tuber crops like Queensland arrowroot) and tree crops (like our magnificent local bunya nuts, which I believe with a little breeding work have vastly more potential than our recently domesticated macadamias). In between all that I find time to manage our small dairy goat herd and hybrid goose flock, and experiment with fibre crops including cotton, bamboo, and our local giant spear lily. I blog regularly at http://www.zeroinputagriculture.com/ (www.zeroinputagriculture.com) about my experiences with different crops, techniques, book reviews, and lunatic philosophical musings when the mood takes me (which is often)." -- Thank you for watching. Please Like and Subscribe to Eco Convos with Dan... and be sure to Comment and Share too! You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, as well as -  Facebook: @ecoconvos  Instagram: @ecoconvoswithdan  Website: www.ecoconvos.com.au #SupportLocal #BuyFreeRange #DemandRealFood  Credits: Production by 'MAV marketing'  Hosted by Dan Vanderhoek - Eco & Lifestyle Property Specialist  Guest was Dr Shane Simonsen Music by @DanielRaymxnd -- Mentions: Zero Input Agriculture  http://www.zeroinputagriculture.com (www.zeroinputagriculture.com) Seeds can be purchased at: Cooran shops, Kandanga Farm Store and via Shane's website. Books: Gardening When It Counts, by Steve Solomon  https://www.booktopia.com.au/gardening-when-it-counts-steve-solomon/book/9780865715530.html (https://www.booktopia.com.au/gardening-when-it-counts-steve-solomon/book/9780865715530.html) Restoration Agriculture, by Mark Shepard  https://www.booktopia.com.au/restoration-agriculture-mark-shepard/book/9781601730350.html (https://www.booktopia.com.au/restoration-agriculture-mark-shepard/book/9781601730350.html) The One-Straw Revolution, by Masanobu Fukuoka https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-one-straw-revolution-masanobu-fukuoka/book/9781590173138.html (https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-one-straw-revolution-masanobu-fukuoka/book/9781590173138.html) Podcast: https://abundantedge.com/ (https://abundantedge.com/) https://regenerativeskills.com/shane-simonsen-is-back-to-outline-the-refinement-of-his-zero-input-agriculture-experiments/ (https://regenerativeskills.com/shane-simonsen-is-back-to-outline-the-refinement-of-his-zero-input-agriculture-experiments/)

Welcome to the seventh of the monthly expert panel discussions. As I mentioned before, each month I'll be hosting discussions and debates between some of the most prominent voices in regenerative agriculture, soil science, restoration land management and more. In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influential educators working on this from a farming perspective. Since landscape hydrology and its proper function is often overlooked in its importance in regulating global temperature, I wanted to focus on this specifically. I was lucky enough to bring together three of the experts that have most guided my learning in this field, Zach Weiss, Nicole Masters, and Mark Shepard.Don't forget that if you want to see the video of the full event, you can check it out on the Climate Farmer's Youtube channel through the link in the show notes for this episode. Zach Weiss is the protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp. Zach went on to create Elemental Ecosystems to provide an action-oriented process to improve clients' relationship with their landscape. Elemental Ecosystems is an ecological development, contracting, and consulting firm specializing in watershed restoration and ecosystem regeneration. The firm's work includes Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Water Retention Landscapes, Terrace Systems, Spring Development, Natural Building, and more. Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Nicole Masters is is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller, educator and author of the book “For the Love of Soil.” With over 20 years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she is also recognised as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia supporting producers and organisations who cover over 24 million acres, to take their landscapes to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: https://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.elementalecosystems.com/ https://www.waterstories.app/ http://www.restorationag.com/Check out some of the previous expert panels: https://regenerativeskills.com/the-broad-applications-of-the-holistic-management-framework-expert-panel-6/ https://regenerativeskills.com/farm-economics-with-mark-shepard-and-michael-ableman-expert-panel-5/ https://regenerativeskills.com/regenerating-the-biology-in-your-soil-expert-panel-4/

Today we join farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard to discuss practical solutions to surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Mark is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. Mark has also been a farmer member of the … Continue reading Mark Shepard Uses Restoration Agriculture to Radically Transform Farms for Permaculture | #06 →

Welcome to the fifth of the monthly expert panel discussions. As I mentioned before, each month I'll be hosting discussions and debates between some of the most prominent voices in regenerative agriculture, soil science, restoration land management and more.  In this session, I hosted a discussion on farm business finances with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organization working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got two of my favorite voices on the subject of farm economics and business advice to talk about how managing the whole ecosystem of their farms has saved them money and improved the profitability of their businesses. Since these discussions are longer than the regular weekly episodes, I'll keep the intro short and jump right into the introductions for our two panelists Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Michael Ableman: is a farmer, author, photographer and urban and local food systems advocate who has been farming organically since the early 1970′s and is considered one of the pioneers of the organic farming and urban agriculture movements. MIchael is the author of four trade published books: From the Good Earth, On Good Land, Fields of Plenty, and most recently Street Farm; Growing Food, Jobs, and Hope on the Urban Frontier.  Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: http://www.restorationag.com/ http://michaelableman.com/ Check out previous Expert Panel discussions https://regenerativeskills.com/regenerating-the-biology-in-your-soil-expert-panel-4/ https://regenerativeskills.com/exploring-regenerative-fashion-expert-panel-3/ https://regenerativeskills.com/the-potential-of-agroforestry-expert-panel-2/

This is Episode #29. Today, I am having a fangirl moment because I am interviewing the man who is responsible for officially putting a “permaculture” hook in my brain.  Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Nursery LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: which happens to be the very first book I ever read about permaculture principles. Mark is famous in the permaculture world and he is right here in Wisconsin, a zone 3/4 growing environment, which makes me even MORE excited to talk to him about his work, his advice and his dreams for making our environment a more abundant landscape!I hope you are inspired by one of the great thinkers and doers within the regenerative growing world!

▶️ Join Mark Shepard and I for a Free Online Summit https://www.mypermacultureproperty.com Mark and I chat about why permaculture went from "permanent agriculture" to "gardening on steroids", P.A. Yeomans Scale of Permanence, design process, and much more. Mark Shepard is a Permaculture farmer, homesteader, author of Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers, and Water for ANY Farm. Teacher, Restoration Agriculture system designer & installer. Find out more about Mark's work at https://www.restorationag.com ▶️ Buy topographical maps and more at https://www.contourmapgenerator.com ▶️ Find out more about my farm and consulting at https://www.coenfarm.ca Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/building-your-permaculture-property/donations

We have destroyed or severely disrupted many of the perennial ecosystems that were here in favor of annual crops. Crops that require the use of herbicide and mulch year after year until, eventually, the soil is depleted and we move on. So, how can we use the design principles of permaculture to restore the ecology of the planet, provide ourselves with all the food, fuels and fibers we need, and make money while we’re at it? And at scale no less! Agroforestry farmer and permaculturist Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises, Founder of Restoration Agriculture Development, and award-winning author of Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Mark joins Ross and Christophe to share his understanding of permaculture, explaining how he applies its principles in a way that allows for scale and designs practical systems around the individual farmer’s machinery. Mark introduces us to his idea of STUN agriculture (Strategic Total Utter Neglect), describing how nature solves every problem farmers have—at no cost and with very little effort. Listen in for insight on where science falls short in supporting the transition to restoration agriculture and learn how we can leverage permaculture to build economies around ecologically-designed systems. Connect with Nori: Purchase Nori Carbon Removals Nori on Patreon Nori Nori on Facebook Nori on Twitter Nori Newsletter Email podcast@nori.com Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom Nori on Medium Resources Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers by Mark Shepard Water for Any Farm by Mark Shepard New Forest Farm Forest Agriculture Enterprises Restoration and Agriculture Development Mark on Acres USA Bill Mollison David Holmgren Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu Fukuoka Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/support

Deze eerste bonusaflevering is in het Engels. Muziek door Joris Vanvinckenroye, componist en contrabassist, zeker te ontdekken bij Basta, Flairck of Troissoeur. Opname en productie door Lieven Bauwens Lieven Bauwens, president of Child-Help Belgium, and Chris Gates, founder and CEO of Mainsprings, discuss the collaboration between Child-Help and Mainsprings in Kitongo, Tanzania. Serving a marginalised target group leads to a holistic approach following permaculture principles. Mainsprings believes no child should have to grow up in extreme poverty. That's why we take a holistic approach to change in East Africa by providing refuge for abused and abandoned girls, quality primary and secondary education, access to rural healthcare, and economic opportunity through permaculture. Child-Help vzw wants to improve the quality of live of children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in developing countries by early detection and holistic care so they can grow up as equal. To that purpose, Child-Help collaborates with partners in the South and build on the capacities and initiatives of parents and local health care workers. The recommendations mentioned in the conversation are a lecture by Gabe Brown, Mark Shepard's books: Restoration Agriculture and Water for any Farm, the documentaries Kiss the Ground and Uganda's Miracle Babies.

Thank you for finding the 1080 Outdoors Podcast! We are excited to bring you consistent content that reveals the truth behind Land Management and Hunting. Episode 44 Topics: Speakers: Taylor Henry & Mark Shepard Land Management Series: Mark Shepard Joins Taylor to Talk About Restoration Agriculture, He Literally Wrote The Book On It. Taylor and Mark Chat About The Advantages to His Agricultural Set Up, And How Much His "New Forest Farm" has Transformed Over the Last 25 Years. In Our Opinion This is The Future of The Hunting Industry. See more at -> 1080outdoors.com Facebook -> http://bit.ly/1080Facebook Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/1080outdoors/ Youtube -> http://bit.ly/1080OutdoorsYoutube

Episode Notes "Using Dimensional Analysis to Investigate Feasability of Woodgas CPT + Coppice Silvopasture Managment to Power Our Cities" by Silas Bennet 2017 Shout out to Cody Harrison and the Corona, LLC. Environmental co-op Manna Short Story (Anarcho Space Communism Futurism): https://marshallbrain.com/manna1.htm Co-op start-up being organized by founder of this LLC: https://corona-enterprises.com/about-us Ecosystem Restoration Camps 501c3: https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org/our-vision/ Ecolonomic Action Team: https://www.eatcommunity.com/ Solid State Isothermal Air Compression: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trompe Mark Shepard's "New Forest Farm" A great example of a profitable Silvopasture: https://newforestfarm.us/ Mark Shepard's book "Restoration Agriculture": https://www.amazon.com/Restoration-Agriculture-Mark-Shepard/dp/1601730357 What is a "Silvopasture": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvopasture What is "Coppicing": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppicing What is "Wood Gasification": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_gas_generator Supercritical Fluid Gasification: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/supercritical-water-gasification What is a "Supercritical Fluid": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercritical_fluid What is a "B Corp": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit_corporation What is "CZTS Solar Cells": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CZTS What is "Biogas Digestion": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaerobic_digestion Find out more at http://biocosm.xyz

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest for this episode, which originally aired in 2014, is Mark Shepard, owner of New Forest Farm and author of Restoration Agriculture. This is the final piece in a series of three interviews Mark and I recorded to talk about Restoration Agriculture practices and to answer listener questions. In this episode we discuss four topics based around listener questions. What is Mark's “Oil Cartel?” What place does keyline design have on a small scale site? What techniques does Mark suggest for water retention on a flat area? What tips does Mark have for starting seedlings where you are unable to water daily or weekly? I enjoyed these conversations because of the different voice and perspective that Mark brought to the table. These really expanded my thoughts on how we can practice permaculture in many different ways underneath the same umbrella. Mark focuses on large scale agricultural restoration. My focus is on communication and outreach. We each have a role to fill. Where do you see your niche in the permaculture community? Where do you fit into this big puzzle of creating a better world? Is there any way I can help you find your fit? I'd love to hear from you. Visit our Partners VerdEnergia Pacifica Food Forest Card Game The Fifth World Support If you value this show and the work of the podcast in spreading the word of permaculture to the world, lend your assistance in supporting these projects. Share links to your favorite episode with your friends. Leave reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcast sites. The show can also use your financial support, either as a one-time or ongoing monthly contribution. Find out how to do that at: www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/support. Get In Touch E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast Resources Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part I) Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part II)

My guest for this episode, which originally aired in 2014, is Mark Shepard, owner of New Forest Farm and author of Restoration Agriculture. This is the final piece in a series of three interviews Mark and I recorded to talk about Restoration Agriculture practices and to answer listener questions. In this episode we discuss four […] The post Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part III) appeared first on The Permaculture Podcast.

Welcome everyone to the first episode of a brand new season of the Abundant Edge podcast. I can't believe I'm starting the fourth year of this little pet project that I had three years ago after I had just moved to Guatemala and was wrapping up an internship on bamboo building, and now here I am, having moved to north eastern Spain and with more than 50 thousand of you incredible folks tuning in to this show every month from all around the world. I'm so happy to be able to keep this show going and I'm really excited to start a new season with a brand new website that makes it easier than ever to search for topics, names, categories and really anything you want to help you access great information from more than 140 interviews in our archives. I really encourage you all to check it out if you haven't yet, and of course, if you enjoy the content of this show, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or whichever service provider you use. More than anything this helps me to get these episodes out and into the ears of more people, and that means more people equipped with the knowledge and techniques to begin to heal and regenerate this planet.  That's enough of the prologue, let's jump into today's episode. For those of you who've been following the last handful of episodes you know that we're deep into an ongoing series on reforestation and agroforestry, and though most of the previous interviews have been with people working directly to plant trees and restore native forests, I decided to switch the focus for this session for two important reasons. The first, is that without good soil and access to water very few things will grow or at least they'll take much much longer to get established. The second, is that Mark Shepard, founder of New Forest farm in Wisconsin and the author of Restoration Agriculture, has finally just released his much awaited second book called Water for Any Farm which outlines his revolutionary expansion on P A Yeoman's original classic called Water for Every Farm.  In this interview I got to speak with Mark about how his decades of experience on his own farm as well as designing and consulting on farms all over the country helped him to solve some of the shortcomings from the original keyline design system. We start by talking about how the mismanagement of land and water has created the conditions we have today all over the world where topsoil is constantly eroded and water quickly becomes a destructive force rather than a rejuvenating one if it's left to run over naked landscapes. Mark goes into a lot of detail to describe how to read your landscape and identify key points that can be used as references for keylines to direct water all across your land in a way that slows it down and rehydrates it. We talk about what machinery and tools he recommends for major earthworks, the installation of different types of ponds, building soil over large acreage, and much more. I get sent a lot of books to look over and review before speaking with authors and I often don't have time to read them very thoroughly, but this one, Water for Any Farm I really took the time to understand because of the incredible potential that this system has for increasing the productivity and resilience of any landscape, not just from an agricultural perspective. Adjusting the water harvesting capacity of your terrain can have an important impact on any kind of regeneration project and help with weathering severe climate events too. It's especially relevant to the ongoing series on reforestation and agroforestry because the earthworks method outlined in the book is how Mark was able to regenerate a damaged farm surrounded by monoculture corn crops into the highly productive oak savannah mimicking ecosystem based around the pillars of hazelnut and chestnut orchards.I highly recommend you check it out. I've put links to where you can buy it and learn more about Mark and his work in the show notes for this episode on the webs...

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast (Originally Aired: 17.September.2014) My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard, owner of New Forest Farm and author of Restoration Agriculture. This is the second of three pieces that Mark and I recorded together to talk about Restoration Agricultural practices and to answer listener questions. In this episode we discuss four topics based around listener questions. Mark's nursery techniques. Grafting vs. Seeding. What tools and infrastructure are needed to start a nursery project? How Mr. Shepard markets his tree crops locally or otherwise. We also discuss the importance for each of us, that means you and me, to be growing, selecting, and breeding our own plants from seed. To make this easier Mark shares his STUN method of seeing what plants are best. What does STUN stand for? Sheer Total Utter Neglect. After listening to this episode, even if you don't have a green thumb, there's no reason to not be playing with plants on a variety of scales. Here is another discussion about how to bring profit and entrepreneurship into permaculture. It is something I continue to work on and struggle with at times, but it is something we can do. As Mark said, we do this and then ask other systems to try and keep up with us as we create a better world now and for the future. This is not a game or something we play at, but real work to make a difference. We can do it. To support that, I have some interviews that will come out over the coming months with people like Ethan Roland to discuss the Eight Forms of Capital and Regenerative Enterprise and how we can apply permaculture to business. Then Carol Sanford joins me to discuss how we can apply business to permaculture, find the essence of our entrepreneurial work, and grow what it is we are doing to bring functional permaculture models into the mainstream. Support the Podcast If you value this show and the work of the podcast in spreading the word of permaculture to the world, lend your assistance in supporting these projects. Share links posted to the Facebook page, facebook.com/thepermaculturepodcast, with your friends or followers. Retweet messages sent from @permaculturecst. Leave reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcast sites. The show can also use your financial support, either as a one-time or ongoing monthly contribution. Find out how to do that at: www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/support. Get In Touch E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast Twitter: @permaculturecst Instagram: PermaculturePodcast

(Originally Aired: 17.September.2014) My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard, owner of New Forest Farm and author of Restoration Agriculture. This is the second of three pieces that Mark and I recorded together to talk about Restoration Agricultural practices and to answer listener questions. In this episode we discuss four topics based around listener […] The post Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part II) appeared first on The Permaculture Podcast.

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard, author of Restoration Agriculture. As you might expect from this show we start with his biography and background, work our way through a call to action for permaculture practitioners and a need to be realistic in our efforts, and finally wrap up this conversation by discussing his work of restoration agriculture. Don't worry though, this is the first piece that Mark and I recorded together, so there will be more on this subject to follow, including listener questions in episodes two and three. I'm can produce episodes like this one, and those that follow in this series, because of your support. You allow me to schedule large blocks of time to have expansive candid conversations with interesting guests for the good of the permaculture community and beyond. If you value this show and these experiences, and I think you do since you choose to tune in, then support the show. Go to www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/support to find out how. I found this interview, and the other time I spent with Mark, delightful and challenging. He asks hard questions and proposes solutions that at first glance seem difficult, but that ultimately are necessary to doing this work in a meaningful way and getting beyond the “feel good” actions of a little here and a little there. The potentially unstable future posed by weather wierding and climate change requires action. Now. As part of that, and because I don't believe in asking anyone to do something that I wouldn't or haven't done, I'm going to take up Mark's challenge to eat a diet free of annual grains and annual legumes for 30 days. Actually, I'll be doing it for 31, from August 1st through the 31st, 2014. Will you join me in this journey and see what the experience is like in a world of mass produced foods and perceived scarcity? Together we can show the possible abundance that lurks beyond the shelves of our local supermarket. Expect a month or so to pass until the next of these pieces with Mark, and the final one to come out in late September or early October. Also, Jen Mendez at Permie Kids is holding a series of online discussions via Google Hangouts that she's calling Edge Alliances. This is a way for permaculture practitioners and educators to come together and discuss ideas, share experiences, ask questions, and propose solutions. Sunday, July 20th she is examining self-empowerment and self-defense, and on Sunday, July 27th the conversation will look at Forest Schools as a model for childhood education. You can find out more about these at: https://www.permiekids.com/community-collaboration/ Are you practicing restoration agriculture? Or just want to talk permaculture? Let me know: E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast (Episode: MarkShepard)

(Originally Aired: 16.July.2014) My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard, author of Restoration Agriculture. As you might expect from this show we start with his biography and background, work our way through a call to action for permaculture practitioners and a need to be realistic in our efforts, and finally wrap up this conversation […] The post Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part I) appeared first on The Permaculture Podcast.

Episode 31: Journey into the world of Quercus, the amazing Oak.  Horticulturalist Byron Joel is an avid Oak fan and shares his knowledge about Oaks from tiny acorn to robust tree. You'll learn about what Oaks need to grow well, the beauty of Oak as a perennial staple crop, the three "fruits" of Oak, and some of the many uses of this iconic tree. Byron also talks about the Dehesa, the semi-domesticated Oak savannah and its high quality yields. We also discuss specific species of Oak, including lower tannin varieties. Byron Joel is a Permaculture teacher and designer who is an avid Oak fan. Owner of Oak Tree Designs in Margaret River, Australia, Byron works internationally as both educator and consultant in Holistic Management, Natural Sequence Farming, Bio-dynamics, Natural Farming, the Regrarians Platform, and Restoration Agriculture.  You can read about Byron's new project Dehesa Australis here. In this epsiode, Byron mentions research about implementing the Dehesa system in California. Here is a link: Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes: Dehesas of Spain and Ranchlands of California. Byron mentions two books: Oak: The Frame of Civilization by William Bryant Logan and The Woodland Way by Ben Law. 

Join us for a conversation with THE Contrary Farmer himself, Mark Shepard. Mark sheds light into the previous biodynamic and back to land movements and how thru Innovation and Iteration, REAL change in this world is made. For all things Mark Shepard: Order his book: https://www.acresusa.com/products/restoration-agriculture Check out his website and upcoming workshops/events: https://newforestfarm.us Order trees! https://www.forestag.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restorationagriculture/

Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development, and award-winning author of the book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States.   On this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on why we need to stop trying so hard to realize a world based on our persistent concepts and ideals that we made up and instead, get out more to observe and learn from how natural ecosystems really function; what is problematic about how we've developed a food system based mostly off of annual crops versus perennials; how he's been able to utilize a hands-off approach to growing food regeneratively, which he calls the 'STUN method', or Sheer Total Utter Neglect; and more.   Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/166 Weekly solutions-based news: www.greendreamer.com  Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support  Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Learn from The Fat Bee Man in his yard affords opportunities to mot only be a better beekeeper, but a better you too. Join us as we dive into what its like learning hands from Don and how impactful folks like him and Mark Shepard have been in our life. Join us 8/2-8/4 in New Paris, OH at The Restoration Agriculture Workshop to learn more about Farm Scale Permaculture and how it has shaped our farm, Nature's Image Farm. https://radworkshopnewparisohio.weebly.com

In this episode, I speak with Luke Peterson, a regenerative farmer based near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. By mimicking nature, Luke believes that his farm improves the health of the soil and healthier soil grows healthier food. And healthier food means healthier communities, which in turn lead to healthier economies. On a grander scale, regenerative agriculture goes far beyond the importance of pollinators like bumblebees and butterflies flourishing on his farm: regenerative agriculture can actually have a direct impact on the strength of a country’s economy. You can follow Luke and his farm on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2KrI5RS Resources Carmen Fernholz is Luke's mentor - https://bit.ly/2Mt8JfI 5 Principles of Soil Health: Armor the soil, Minimize soil disturbance, Increase plant diversity, Keep living roots in the ground all year, Integrate livestock grazing - https://bit.ly/2MDPosq US Farm debt is at levels seen during the 1980s farm crisis - https://reut.rs/2EBsD1X Luke works closely with a local bakery called Baker’s Field - https://bit.ly/2MwvcbC Gabe Brown’s book Dirt to Soil - http://bit.ly/2HVdtqc Mark Shepherd’s book Restoration Agriculture - http://bit.ly/2QOjeZt You can read the transcript of the episode here: bit.ly/Luke_Peterson_SMT Watch the full episode: https://sustainabilitym.at/Youtube-Luke-Peterson

Our guest today is Mark Shepard from New Forest Farm, author of Restoration Agriculture and founder of Restoration Agriculture Development. Mark was kind enough to take the time to talk with us during the 2019 MOSES Conference, where he was playing as a part of Synister Dane and the Cosmonauts. Together, we’ll be discussing the impact and legacy of Restoration Agriculture, the STUN Method on scale, pest control, Mark’s adventures homesteading in Alaska, and much more. Shownotes: Mark Shepard was one of the first booths at the MOSES Organic Farming Conference. Instead of the engineering degree, Mark became an Ecologist. With the final year of the homestead act in Alaska, Mark set up a claim and tested raising plant community types in the sub arctic. Checkout More Show Notes @ https://intellectualagrarian.com/markshephard Connect With Mark: https://newforestfarm.us/ https://www.amazon.com/Restoration-Agriculture-Mark-Shepard/dp/1601730357 https://www.forestag.com/ Follow Us: https://intellectualagrarian.com https://www.instagram.com/intellectual.agrarian https://www.facebook.com/intellectualagrarian

On today's show we are talking about identifying micro-climates and how this strategy can be used to extend your growing space and season.

On today's show we are talking about the USDA Chilling Hours Map.This is something you are really going to want to know if you are planning of having fruit trees. https://edifulgardens.com/resources/http://getchill.net/

In this Mini-Series we are tying all these methods and/or strategies together. PermacultureBack to Eden GardeningContainer GardeningRaised Bed GardeningCompanion PlantingThe Soil Food WebEdible Landscaping or FoodscapesAnd various other strategiesWe are discussing critical thinking and what possibilities could work best for you.We are thinking way outside the box on this one folks!

Welcome to the first episode in season 2 of The Abundant Edge Podcast! We have so many exciting interviews and information coming up for you in 2018 and this week's session is a perfect example of that. Today we're going to be speaking with Mark Shepard of New Forest farm in Viola, WI and author of Restoration Agriculture, one of the most iconic books on profitable regenerative production methods anywhere. I've been a big fan of Mark's work and teachings since I first saw his farm profiled on a remarkable documentary called “inhabit” that highlights inspiring examples of permaculture around the USA. Mark is a no-nonsense advocate of farming methods and enterprises that are not only sustainable but actually restore their ecosystem and increase the carrying capacity of life around them. In this interview Mark talks about his unique journey that brought him to conclusions about how humans should interact with nature and take care of their resources. He goes into detail about how he determines if a farm enterprise will be worth the effort and resources invested in it, and how to plan for the long term development of perennial systems while still bringing in an income. Mark also gives sound advice on how to acquire land, build equity and grow your business by navigating the capitalist system that many people in the alternative communities have written off entirely. This is a very insightful talk that may push your buttons a little if you're not familiar with Mark's teachings, but I urge you to keep an open mind and remember how much Mark's results speak for themselves. Resources: Restorationag.com Forestag.com New Forest Farm

  In this week’s podcast, we are featuring Mark Shepard's talk from the 2016 Eco-Ag annual conference in Omaha, Nebraska, where he spoke to a very full hall on his sustainable water practices he uses on his farms. It’s also the subject of his new book that we will be releasing later this fall, so stay tuned for that. It’s under production as we speak. What follows this is Mark’s speech, which lasts just a little more than an hour. We hope you enjoy his talk, and the discussion that occurred between him and the audience last year in Omaha. Mark Shepard is one of Acres USA’s newest authors, whose book, Restoration Agriculture, is No. 1 on our bestselling list. Talk about getting off to a good start. Part of it is the way he deftly explains proven practices on how to holistically repair damaged and broken farmland, something he’s done on his own property. Part of it is the way Mark advocates for the practices and methods that he has developed. He speaks and works with farmers around the country, so speaking in front of our audience is just second nature. Learn more at www.acreusa.com, and at www.ecofarmingdaily.com.

http://www.weareblacksheep.org/ joshua@weareblacksheep.org NuSeed Event: https://www.numundo.org/center/costa-rica/nuseed-costa-rica Video on Blacksheep: https://vimeo.com/179525351 "Restoration Agriculture" by Mark Shepard: http://amzn.to/2jH4JJx USDA info on agroforestry: https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=agroforestry

Mark Shepard’s New Forest Farm, in Viola, Wisconsin, isn’t your average farm. After twenty-one years of an intentional conversion from 106 acres of corn, beans, and overgrazed pasture to a chestnut, hazelnut, and apple mimic of the oak savannah, New Forest Farm presents an alternative to just about every way of thinking about agriculture that you’ll find out there. Mark, the author of Restoration Agriculture, is not just a nuts and fruits guy: he used the cash flow from his low-input vegetable operation to boot strap his longer-term plantings. In addition to getting into some of the basics of Mark’s approach to creating a permanent agriculture, we dig into his personal history, how he came to his farm in southwest Wisconsin, issues of scale and finance, and how Mark managed his vegetable operation during the startup of his perennial polyculture. We also spend some time talking about how to take some of Mark’s ideas and apply them to a more conventional market farming setup. I’ve had the good fortune to work with Mark in various capacities for over fifteen years now, and I’ve been to his farm a few times over the years, and I can tell you, it’s a pretty cool place. And Mark’s got some ways of looking at things that will likely challenge at least a few of the ways you’re looking at your farm and the whole farm and food system. The Farmer to Farmer Podcast is generously supported by Vermont Compost Company.

Whether you are starting out on a farm, new to permaculture, or experienced in the field, you will want to hear this podcast. Mark Shepard talks to us fresh from the Paris Climate Talks where he spoke on a panel with unlikely allies in the fight for ecological farming. The demand is there - people want ecologically sound foods from ecologically sound farms. Learn more & listen in. Mark's Website: https://www.facebook.com/restorationagriculture/

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast This article is by Taylor Proffit, and originally posted at NuMundo.org and reprinted/recorded as a podcast with permission. Back in October, my friend showed me The Permaculture Podcast for the first time while we were camping, developing business models and visioning the future of each other's work in the startup world of San Francisco. It was an appropriate time to listen to the episode where Ethan Roland of Appleseed Permaculture spoke about the Eight Forms of Capital in Regenerative Enterprise. Having listened to nearly every episode from the last 5 years in a matter of weeks, I've been deeply moved and inspired by this daily dose of educational therapy that has pushed me to make meaningful changes at a crossroads in my life. This is one of the most transformative collections of media I've come across to date. I've included links to the shows on the website, but you can download the mobile app as well. If you feel so inspired, support the growth of the show with a one time or monthly donation on Scott's crowdfunding platform or leave a review on the itunes app store. 1. Ethan Hughes and Necessary Simplicity & Practical Possibilities with Ethan Hughes – Ethan Hughes is a permaculture practitioner and radical minimalist that founded the Possibility Alliance, an 80-acre petrol and electricity-free homestead that gifts over 1,500 permaculture design courses each year. After traveling the world and watching the innumerable tragedies that fossil fuels and Western civilization have imposed on the earth, indigenous populations, and the minds of the masses, Ethan decided to give up his car for a bike, eat dinner by candlelight, liquidate his financial capital, and begin educating people about changing harmful lifestyles. I cannot explain how game-changing it was to hear Ethan tell his story: 20 years of slowing down to the simple life where chocolate doesn't belong, where in the last ten years his car has only been used twelve times for emergencies, and where the inner landscape work to make these external changes is of utmost importance and is the only practical path. Here is another article with Ethan over at Mother Earth News. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted from Gather and Grow, read their experience when visiting Ethan's land and home of the Possibility Alliance https://gatherandgrowdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/possibility2.jpg[/caption] 2. Edible Forest Gardens and permaculture with Dave Jacke – Dave Jacke is a permaculture practitioner and co-author of Edible Forest Gardens that tells it like it is. Like Ethan Hughes, Dave asserts the importance of inner landscape work if any external actions are to have lasting results. His work with perennial food forestry is comprehensive, and the content of this conversation has given me a more clear understanding of how to move forward in my path, both internally and in the outer landscape, specifically with regards to food forestry. 3. Right Livelihood with Ben Weiss, Dave Jacke, and Charles Eisenstein– This recent episode features permaculture practitioners Ben Weiss and Dave Jacke, and author of bestseller Sacred Economics, Charles Eisenstein. The conversation traverses the ways in which we can integrate the lessons of the old story, and begin to make positive changes toward the new world we wish to inhabit. A true necessity for the contemporary changemaker. Linked in the show notes is the second half of the conversation without Charles (who had to leave the discussion early). [caption width="490" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. Ben Weiss, Dave Jacke, and Charles Eisenstein panel discussion (left to right).[/caption] 4. Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Parts 1-3)– Mark Shepard is a practical go out and get it farmer. He's not interested in obscure uses of the word permaculture or anything short of prolific results. This three part discussion explains Mark's story and experience with the Organic Valley Co-operative farmers group, in which biofuel tractor design, perennial food forest design, and efficient chestnut growing are all shared practices to build a resilient network of farmers who live in the same proximity. After listening to the first episode, I was thrilled to see there were two more to listen to. This is a great episode for practical solutions to profitable farming, truly restorative land management practices, and integrative food forestry design. 5. Whole Systems Design and the Resilient Farm with Ben Falk– Ben Falk is a permaculturist who, like Ethan Hughes, wouldn't flinch if the system as we know it broke down overnight. The homestead he designed for himself is completely self-reliant, other than a generator he uses as a backup heating source for showers until solar panels can be bought (by now, I'm sure he has them, since this episode is over two years old). But unlike Ethan, Ben makes a living from his rugged resilience through a design firm called Whole Systems Design, LLC. When I first came across Ben's website a year or so ago on accident, I thought to myself “this is what I want to do” as I watched a video of him using a scythe to cut a cover crop and his design team talking about the completely self-reliant and closed loop homestead systems they design, build and inhabit. Here is the video: Whole Systems Design, LLC Firm Overview from Ben Falk on Vimeo. Whole Systems Design, LLC Firm Overview from Ben Falk on Vimeo. A visual overview of some of the work Whole Systems Design performs in Vermont, New England and abroad. Enjoy and check us out at www.wholesystemsdesign.com for more information. 6. Eight Forms of Capital and Regenerative Enterprise with Ethan Roland– If you haven't read Regenerative Enterprise by Gaia University Graduates Ethan Roland and Gregory Landua, I encourage you to do so after this episode. This show outlines the conceptual viewpoint of the eight forms of capital, of which financial is only one. I'll let Ethan explain how this simple formula for viewing the world makes all of your work, whether it is volunteer work at a food bank, growing your own food, traveling, or reading books, as contributing to your wealth as a human being. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. The Eight Forms of Capital infograph.[/caption] 7. Responsible Business, Responsible Entrepreneur with Carol Sanford– Fast on the heels of the Eight Forms of Capital episode, Carol Sanford takes the concepts of Regenerative Entrepreneurship to new heights with responsible entrepreneurship being her twist on the subject. She speaks about ethics-driven corporations and right relations business practices that make for truly regenerative business ventures. 8. Natural Building and ThePOOSH.org with Eric Puro– It was a pleasant surprise to hear my friend and new world colleague speak about how natural building changed his life and how, by searching craigslist for free land and buying a couple books, he and his friends built their first earth ship from all natural and up-cycled materials. Eric speaks about an ecovillage tour of Europe, starting a web platform, natural building with no power tools, and meeting people where they're at in any type of work that cares for the earth, community, and oneself. Visit ThePOOSH.org to start or join a natural building project today. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. The Poosh.org ‘s first naturally constructed home in Oregon on land they found through craigslist. Find out more: thepoosh.org[/caption] 9. Economic and Financial Collapse with Nicole Foss– This talk with Nicole Foss, founder of Automatic Earth, on building community resiliency at a time where growth is coming to its limits, has inspired me to take my commitments of local action further. In a society where infinite growth is assumed possible, and even necessary, this exhaustively researched and academically referenced talk about Economic Collapse asks the listener to think about how they would live if energy and fossil fuels ran out today. Would you live? What necessities of life would you have secured from within your home or bioregion. Which neighbors do you know enough to collaborate with to stay healthy? Would you have any food or water if exports stopped immediately? I've been thinking a lot about this topic lately, and relocalization of my physical needs to survive has become a relatively high priority. By making deep relationships with local farms, finding a local spring, and planting fruit trees today, we can buffer the effects of economic collapse by building a thriving community where we live. 10. Urban Permaculture in Baltimore, Maryland – The final episode I've chosen goes deep. It begins with the stories and backgrounds of Eric and Victoria, the founders of Charm City Farms. While Eric's background story is brief, Victoria's is as authentic and genuine as it is lengthy. She speaks about her path as a visual artist and student, growing up in Georgia and being completely enthralled with nature, and reading depth psychology authors such as Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell to help her make sense of her life. She also gives history on her herbalism and permaculture studies. Victoria gives the listener a relatable and cherishable story of her struggles, her darkness, her challenges, and tells the story of her life's transformation through permaculture and urban community development. After listening to the work of Eric and Victoria just a couple days ago, I've been inspired to make changes in my place, as they have, and decided not move to the big progressive cities where movements are already so large and prominent (like Boulder, Brooklyn, Austin, Portland, etc). Eric and Victoria grew the first public urban food forest in Baltimore (and they are already starting to plan their second). They do primitive skills workshops in the middle of the city, and they do the inner work that is so essential to truly help people in underprivileged communities. This inner work is particularly essential in order that change agents may be in right relations, or as Victoria says, “do right by” the community they serve. It is easy to want to go to places where the large movements are already happening to do this work, but if everyone does this, the rest of our country will remain stuck in the old story, and underserved communities in the places people have left behind will stay this behind. I'm not saying that we shouldn't travel, learn new skills, meet new people, and gain new perspectives, but when it comes to setting roots in the ground, consider a place that truly needs changemakers, as Eric and Victoria did with Baltimore. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. Urban Food Forest in Baltimore, Maryland.[/caption] These are the conversations that give educational and experiential capital far beyond return for the financial capital of supporting the podcast if it is truly in your means. I supported the show recently, and I will say that for as much educational and experiential capital that Scott Mann is giving away each week (for only the $261 that he is getting on his crowdfunding platform per month) it is clear that he truly is doing really great work for the world, for community, and within himself. You can also help spread the wisdom and education of permaculture by sharing this article or www.thepermaculturepodcast.com with your friends. What are your 10 favorite episodes of the show? What inspiration or knowledge did you gain from them? I'd love to hear from you. Email: The Permaculture Podcast Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast

Many of the topics we cover on this program either deal with the complex and difficult situation humanity has awoken to find itself in, or the growing pool of solutions being proposed. Few authors are able to span both areas as deftly as our guest today. We’re taking a journey into the deep wells of knowledge of restoration agriculture pioneer Mark Shepard, who has created a forest where there once was just degraded Wisconsin farmland, not just any forest, but a mega-permaculture, a 106-acre food production environment. He has just written a phenomenal book entitled Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers, which is a handbook on large scale perennial polyculture, padded with generous servings of philosophy and big-picture analysis on how to move forward through the impasse humanity faces and confront it square-on.

Mark Shepard and Kevin Muno come on to talk about an upcoming Restoration Agriculture workshop in San Diego. In this episode they touch on how Mark uses keyline design, how most properties could benefit from keyline practices, designing for high value niche crops, and designing for Mediterranean tree crop systems. Show Notes: permaculturevoices.com/pv2mark

Join Kevin and ‘She' as they explore the vision for Montado Farms. Kevin will share their vision and the result within this proposed restoration agriculture. Montado Farms is a proposed Restoration Agriculture farm modeled after the oak savanna biome of the Mediterranean California climate. They will plant oaks and chestnuts representing the canopy layer and fagacea family, fruit trees and hazelnuts representing the medium tree and shrub layers and cane fruits, currants, and vines representing the final layer of our savanna based agricultural system. Vegetables will be grown and animals will be rotationally grazed through the alleyways of our farm, in between the trees, and these two crops will provide the early yields that will be crucial for short term debt repayment. Connect with Montado Farms Kickstarter: Funding Montado Farms Completed last year...however there are still opportunities to get involved. Connect with ‘She'   Music: Almost There http://www.thealbumleaf.com/

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest for this episode is Mark Shepard, owner of New Forest Farm and author of Restoration Agriculture. This is the final piece in a series of three interviews Mark and I recorded to talk about Restoration Agriculture practices and to answer listener questions.   Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part I) Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Part II) In this episode we discuss four topics based around listener questions. What is Mark's "Oil Cartel?" What place does keyline design have on a small scale site? What techniques does Mark suggest for water retention on a flat area? What tips does Mark have for starting seedlings where you are unable to water daily or weekly? I enjoyed these conversations because of the different voice and perspective that Mark brought to the table. These really expanded my thoughts on how we can practice permaculture in many different ways underneath the same umbrella. Mark focuses on large scale agricultural restoration. My focus is on communication and outreach. We each have a role to fill. Where do you see your niche in the permaculture community? Where do you fit into this big puzzle of creating a better world? Is there any way I can help you find your fit? I'd love to hear from you. Support If you value this show and the work of the podcast in spreading the word of permaculture to the world, lend your assistance in supporting these projects. Share links posted to the Facebook page, facebook.com/thepermaculturepodcast, with your friends or followers. Retweet messages sent from @permaculturecst. Leave reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcast sites. The show can also use your financial support, either as a one-time or ongoing monthly contribution. Find out how to do that at: www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/support. Get In Touch E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst (Episode: MarkS3)

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest for this episode is Brad Ward, an Agriculture Technical Consultant at ECHO, a faith based development program. Brad also is a trained permaculture practitioner, receiving his permaculture design certificate from Andrew Millison and Marisha Auerbach in 2012 through the online program at Oregon State University. Brad came to my attention on a recommendation by Eric Toensmeier, originally as a possible guest for the Faith and Earth Care series, but in setting up the interview with Brad, he and I spoke quite extensively about development aid and how permaculture can be used to ask better questions. In turn that allows us to reform our efforts to meet people where they are at. That forms the basis of our conversation. Along the way we also touch on the personal struggles and transformation that comes from wanting to aid others in a meaningful way. As with the conversation with Rachel Kaplan, there is a lot of internal work to bring change out into the world. Whether you have an interest in international development or not, quite a bit of this conversation applies equally to our internal landscape, as well as the business of permaculture. Asking the right questions, and stepping out of our normal frame of reference, changes the quality of our practices. Listen to this interview with Brad and let me know what you think, and how I might assist you on your path. Two other things that stand out from this conversation were Brad's reference to Pandora's Box, and the artificial busyness of life. One of the things I've been thinking about lately is that myth of Pandora's Box and how there was something left in the box after all the evils of the world were released, Elpis, the spirit of hope. Though hope wasn't released, I don't see that as a negative side of the story, but that we each carry hope, Elpis, inside of us. I know I do with me every day. I am an optimistic person and see the future as bright and abundant, but that we have to take the path seriously and work towards it. Myself, people like Brad, each and every one of you who listens to the show, we are all part of that abundant future. I'm here to use my hope to help you on your path. We can do it. The other piece, is the artificial busyness of life. Something Brad Lancaster asked me to do a show on was how I live a full life with so many things going on, and roles filled. A big part of that is overcoming the distractions. I let go of the mindless brain-numbing entertainment that Brad mentioned. I disconnected from advertisements. It took a lot of work, and there are still times I catch myself consuming media, but when I do notice what I'm doing I put it down and move to something of meaning. With that I continue to use permaculture to design the way I live my life so that I live with intent. Nearly everything I do is a conscious choice. With that comes an acceptance of what matters and what needs to get done or can be left for later. There's something beautiful about spending an evening with my children and being completely present in their lives. To ask a friend how they are doing, and creating a space where I'm not trying to fill the space until I can speak again, but to listen and really hear what they have to say. You're life becomes your own and, as Mark Lakeman spoke to, you inhabit your own story. That's the big picture idea of what it's like to let go of that artificial busyness. I'll put together something that goes through my process of getting to this point so you have something more practical to use in your own life. The world is beautiful and abundant. Let us be stewards of a bountiful future by taking care of Earth, our selves, and each other. From here next week's interview is with Ethan Roland, of Appleseed Permaculture, to discuss the Eight Forms of Capital and Regenerative Enterprise. The following week, on October 22nd, is the third and final piece with Mark Shepard on Restoration Agriculture. The Show is On The Road The show is on the road so that I can go report on events of interest to the growing movements to build a better world, and to continue to spread the word of this wonderful system of design we call Permaculture. Next up I'll be going to CHABA-Con, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on October 11th, 2014 where Lester Brown, of the Earth Policy Institute will be the keynote speaker for a day of lectures, discussions, and tours on how to transform the world we live in. The last of the currently planned trips is to Roanoke, Virginia, from October 20th-22nd, interviewing farmers and local permaculture practitioners. I am also delivering a presentation, “Permaculture: Creating a Better World by Design” on 630PM on October 21st, 2014, at the Roanoke Natural Food Co-Op at Grandin Village. If you're in the area I'd love to see you there or at any of the other events I'll be attending. More on those as they are scheduled. Support If you value this show and the work of the podcast in spreading the word of permaculture to the world, lend your assistance in supporting these projects. Share links posted to the Facebook page, facebook.com/thepermaculturepodcast, with your friends or followers. Retweet messages sent from @permaculturecst. Leave reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcast sites. The show can also use your financial support, either as a one-time or ongoing monthly contribution. Find out how to do that at: www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/support. Get In Touch E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst (Episode: BradWard)

Kevin Muno is on the show talking about his new start-up restoration agriculture style farm, Montado Farms. Kevin talks about why he is doing what he is doing against a lot of heavy odds - highland prices, limited water in Southern California, and he doesn't come from a farming background. He touches on all of the big issues like how do you fund a $1M farm as start-up. Kevin is approaching the farm as a business and we address everything that goes along with that - the farm business structure, raising capital, and cash flows. If you don't think anyone besides Mark Shepard is farming these types of systems, you are mistaken. These systems are starting to come on line and Kevin is one of the ones leading the ay. There are a hundred reasons that you could give Kevin on why he shouldn’t do what he is doing and why it might not work. But, I don’t think he cares about why it can’t be done, because he is focusing on getting it done. That’s what makes his story different. He doesn’t have that farming background that you would expect him to have, but he has the drive and determination to leverage the skills that he has to figure out a way to make his dream happen. Show Notes: www.permaculturevoices.com/36

Join Kevin and ‘She' as they explore the vision for Montado Farms. Kevin will share their vision and the result within this proposed restoration agriculture. Montado Farms is a proposed Restoration Agriculture farm modeled after the oak savanna biome of the Mediterranean California climate. They will plant oaks and chestnuts representing the canopy layer and fagacea family, fruit trees and hazelnuts representing the medium tree and shrub layers and cane fruits, currants, and vines representing the final layer of our savanna based agricultural system. Vegetables will be grown and animals will be rotationally grazed through the alleyways of our farm, in between the trees, and these two crops will provide the early yields that will be crucial for short term debt repayment. Connect with Montado Farms Kickstarter: Funding Montado Farms Connect with ‘She'   Music: Almost There http://www.thealbumleaf.com/  

Mark Shepard is an agriforester and permaculturist He founded and manages Forest Agriculture Enterprises and runs New Forest Farm an 106-acre commercial scale perrennial agricultural ecosystem that was converted  to a self suffecient food forest from a row-crop annual grain farm. Trained in mechanical enigineering and ecology, Mark has combined these two passions to develop equpment and processes for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of forest-derived agricultural products for human foods and biofuel. Mark is a certified permacultlure designer  who took his training directly from permaculture founder Bill Mollison .  As a student of Mollison, Mark brings a robust masculinty into his permaculture work, working with the larger patterns of the land rather than focusing on the rather dainty features that are often put  forward  by American permies. Mark teaches agroforestry and permacluture around the world. He lives with his family in Richland County Wisconsin Mark is the author of Restoration Agriculture, Real World Permaculture for Farmers which was published by ACRES USA this past year. It's a remarkable work of agricultural writing, one that I hope everyone will make the time to read in the near future.  You can pick up a copy from Amazon through the show notes at www.bdnow.org I want to thanks Anders Skarlin bdnow and Steve Diver of bdnow and agri-synthesis.com for submitting questions for Mark that made this conversation more valuable for everyone.  As usual, if you'd like to hear more of these podcasts, please take the time to leave a positive comment at bdnow.org or at the bdnow podcast page at itunes which you can link to through the show notes at bdnow.org Around the globe most people get their calories from annual agriculture - plants that grow fast for one season, produce lots of seeds, then die. Every single human society that has relied on annual crops for staple foods has collapsed. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel and many other needs - in your own backyard, farm or ranch. This book, based on real-world practices, presents an alternative to the agriculture system of eradication and offers exciting hope for our future.