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    Quote The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.

    Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, the Chester’s unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.

    Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, The Biggest Little Farm provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.
    Another proof that there are always better ways.

    Every farmer on the planet should be watching this and re-assessing their ideas as they go frantic at not being able to obtain the soil-killing chemical fertilizers and pesticides to continue their current unsustainable methods. Thinking about their profits or their subsidies as they both shrink in real time.



    I couldn't find a full version other than paywalled ones.

    John (and Molly) Chester is a very open and honest, he speaks from the heart.





    The next offering is over two hours long but is interspersed here and there with wonderful footage from the film.





    If nothing else one comes away from this experience with the realisation that things could be really different.

    (As an aside it is another example of how the belief/faith in the capatilism/profit cycle keeps the planet enslaved in unhealthy fashion).

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    I’m familiar with the film (I’ve watched it over and over) and am implementing some of the strategies on my new farmstead here in the Atherton Tablelands (QLD, Australia). I’m relatively new to rural life, but I am learning things faster than green grass through a goose.

    One of our most recent challenges has been the overgrowth of Azolla in our main dam this summer. We understand the previous owner used chemicals to make the water blue, and this has disrupted the natural ecology of the dam. We have no choice but to completely drain the dam (all 1.3GL of it) and clean it out over the dry season. Which means we’re going to be on tank water only for about 8 months or so.

    Fortunately I have some friends who are willing to help me rebuild the ecosystem and implement some NATURAL systems and techniques to prevent excessive nutrients in the water before we refill the dam. To give some perspective, 1.3GL is a LOT of water, and it will probably take most of next year’s wet season to fill the dam to 85%.

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    I would recommend the book "The call of the reed warbler" by Charles Massey. It is very much about Australian soil/land regeneration but also applies to worldwide farming/growing practices. Its very inspiring.

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    Quote Posted by Tigger (here)
    I’m familiar with the film (I’ve watched it over and over) and am implementing some of the strategies on my new farmstead here in the Atherton Tablelands (QLD, Australia). I’m relatively new to rural life, but I am learning things faster than green grass through a goose.

    One of our most recent challenges has been the overgrowth of Azolla in our main dam this summer. We understand the previous owner used chemicals to make the water blue, and this has disrupted the natural ecology of the dam. We have no choice but to completely drain the dam (all 1.3GL of it) and clean it out over the dry season. Which means we’re going to be on tank water only for about 8 months or so.

    Fortunately I have some friends who are willing to help me rebuild the ecosystem and implement some NATURAL systems and techniques to prevent excessive nutrients in the water before we refill the dam. To give some perspective, 1.3GL is a LOT of water, and it will probably take most of next year’s wet season to fill the dam to 85%.
    What an adventure you are living, said from afar - it may feel like more of a chore to you at times. I visited Cairns on my travels so am vaguely familiar with the climate and scenery of the region.

    I am currently still watching a collection of videos over on YT from 'Apricot Lane Farms' with much fascination and interest.

    You should post more about your venture, I am sure you would find many interested readers in our little community here.

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    Quote Posted by Trisher (here)
    I would recommend the book "The call of the reed warbler" by Charles Massey. It is very much about Australian soil/land regeneration but also applies to worldwide farming/growing practices. Its very inspiring.
    Found here.

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    In Call of the Reed Warbler, Charles Massy explores regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health. It is the story of how a grassroots revolution—a true underground insurgency—can save the planet, help reduce and reverse climate change, and build healthy people and healthy communities, pivoting significantly on our relationship with growing and consuming food.

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    I found the full Docu on Bitchute. Here is the link :-) from Puretrauma357 channel:


    Source: https://www.bitchute.com/video/WvyHjYdoksCA/
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    Default Re: The Biggest Little Farm

    Expanding on the topic...

    Our Eco-system, how much do we really understand? I'd venture to suggest not nearly as much as some experts in their fields think. Diversity tends to be overlooked when focusing on particular subjects where a broader perspective may be quite revealing.


    For instance, how many people in forest management would know much about the following short film.



    But forest management is important too.


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    Default Re: The Biggest Little Farm

    Got 42 minutes to spare?

    How Joel Salatin’s Farming Style CAN Feed the World


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    Default Re: The Biggest Little Farm

    You are under no obligation to watch, but I like this guy. Here he is in a Google Talk.


    Folks, This Ain't Normal | Joel Salatin | Talks at Google



    Edit: Now, actually having watched the entire thing myself I urge you to listen to him.
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    More interesting restoration work.

    Fools & Dreamers - Man Spends 30 Years Turning Degraded Land into Massive Forest.


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