Allan,
--- Allan Balliett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm not interested in working with growing
> systems in which
> humans introduce the "parts" they think should be in
> such a system,
> I'm interested in working with growing systems that
> optimize the
> natural system ("heal the Earth").
Albrecht, Steiner, Reams, Willis, Lovel,
Schaubeger(sp?), Reich...all are choosing "parts" they
think should go into the farm system (rock
dusts/mineral balancing; cosmic energies from pipes;
prep application), or be multiplied within the system
(on-farm prep making and composting). If we can not
try to understand the systems and make decisions about
the "parts", even wrong decisions, we are not using
our human potential. Just because extension/AgScience
are a bunch of fools doesn't mean you should throw
away your mind.
hydroponic systems commonly (but not necessarily)
> ignore the value of
> natural light: not just sunlight, but moonlight,
> planetlight, and
> starlight in producing food truly appropriate for
> humans.
Certainly true if only HID lights are used.
I think we are raising too much dichotomy here. We
will talk about it some time. The things I have in
mind are hybrid systems that are good for greenhouse
work in areas with bad or polluted soils. It is not
so reductionist as you may be thinking.
Thanks,
Chris
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