>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
My worry about Fukuoka's work is that Fukuoka did not do his farming by
himself. He tended to sit there having great thoughts whilst a great many
disciples did a great deal of hand weeding. This he skips over very lightly
in his books. Those trying out his ideas should bear this in mind. (The
clay balls don't work for me either)
kathryn
