Thanks, Paul. I enjoyed it.
It parallels much of my own thinking on the subject. In fact I could see
myself writing the very same thing. (see my 6/18/99 post to the list) I'd
be curious (on or off the list depending on other's interest level) to hear
what you know of Natural Farming. I have read a few of Fukuoka's books and
looked at a few web sites. I am particularly interested to know if anyone
is really using the ideas (especially more than three or five years)
besides Fukuoka's place in Japan. It seems like the principles of
Permaculture with a greater trust and belief that Nature can make it work
at levels of efficiency and vitality far beyond our own attempts. It makes
sense to me on a gut level and on a logical level.
Eric Storm
