Monday, February 2 natural farming advocates celebrate the 101st anniversary of Masanobu Fukuoka's birth. Best known for his groundbreaking book, The One Straw Revolution, Fukuoka began experimenting with organic farming techniques in 1938 when the industry was heading in the opposite direction.
His five principles of natural farming look very familiar to permaculture enthusiasts today, including minimal human cultivation of soil, weeding or application of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
The consummate teacher, he was still giving lectures around the world well into his 90s.
If you haven't read The One Straw Revolution, check it out...it may be your best read of the year.
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