This Course has ended. Please click here to see current Courses. or click here to browse our interactive map. Course website http://www.soilsunsoul.net Dates and times 26 Jun 17 Cost early bird 700 , 750 Euro , 800 Euro , 850 Euro Course summary In this 7-day workshop with permaculture and natural farming teacher Larry Korn we will explore the philosophy and practical techniques of Masanobu Fukuoka, pioneer and world leader of the natural farming movement. Larry lived at Mr. Fukuoka’s farm for two years in the 1970s and translated his best-selling book, The One-Straw Revolution.This is a rare opportunity to get an inside look at what natural farming actually, and who Mr. Fukuoka was as a person. Some of the subjects that will be covered: The philosophy, ethics, and principles of Natural Farming Mr. Fukuoka’s life story and why it is instructive Natural farming methodology: how Mr. Fukuoka knew what to do, and what not to do The design and layout of Mr. Fukuoka’s farm Daily and seasonal chores Growing vegetables like wild plants Orchard trees, mushroom cultivation, fertilising, insect control, animals, and more Growing rice and barley in the same field each year without plowing or flooding the rice fields Making and using seed balls Natural diet Differences and similarities between natural farming and Indigenous ways, traditional Japanese agriculture, organic farming, and permaculture Natural farming throughout the world Future evolution of natural farming How to incorporate the spirit of natural farming into your own life Optional Yoga will be offered each morning as well as a series of Nature Connection Exercises led by Kate Curtis for those who are interested in connecting with the land and themselves in this way. ACCOMMODATION and FOOD: The course fee includes a bed in a dormitory room. There are also double and single rooms available for an extra charge. We will serve three delicious, vegetarian meals per day, mostly organic and locally sourced prepared with lots of love! For more information about Masanobu Fukuoka and Larry Korn, please visit www.onestrawrevolution.net. Larry Korn,Tracie Sage and Soil Sun Soul Team Course type Specialist Engagement style Face to face Course contact email [email protected] Contact name Roman Share this course Copied to clipboard