Data? it is much more obvious than needing data. If you believe that this is all here just for us, than you would think we are doing pretty good trying to make total and complete use of resources. That is wretched ignorant stupidity. They are not "peoples’ resources" they are part of the ecosystem as… Continue reading Our place is different
Month: May 2014
“Be the change you want to see in the world”
An article was posted in a closed group discussion on how to make your brain work for you. One responded with the beautiful Mahatma line as a possible summary. my reply: Socio-Agro-ecologist says: "In this case 'be the change you want to see in your life.' In the massively off track world that we live… Continue reading “Be the change you want to see in the world”
My Comment on mining permits in Prime Farmland
Socio-Agro-ecologist says: Modern ag can be not only sustainable but regenerative, admittedly most is not, but we have the knowledge to be. That said, how could any good policy take prime ag land and give it to an industry that could never be sustainable? I am not ready to discount mining as past its time,… Continue reading My Comment on mining permits in Prime Farmland
Feeding the world.. what a silly concept!
Sustainable Agriculture comment about feeding 10 bn people: Socio-Agro-ecologist says: Feeding 10 bn... We don't need to feed 10 bn. Every community needs to feed itself. Feeding the world should not even be in our sustainable agriculture vocabulary! Promoting the need to feed the world has been one of the most damaging ideas ever promoted.… Continue reading Feeding the world.. what a silly concept!
Water, decertification, soil health and agroforestry
Sustainable Agriculture discussion: IS water or soil health our biggest concern?Socio-Agro-ecologist says:I love and am fascinated with the soil, but soil health starts with a certain degree of water. The most vibrant soil goes dormant in the monsoon season without drainage and in the summer drought without irrigation. I'd say we need to build the… Continue reading Water, decertification, soil health and agroforestry