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The One-Straw Revolution

An Introduction to Natural Farming

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The One-Straw Revolution

By: Masanobu Fukuoka, Larry Korn
Narrated by: David Shih
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Call it "Zen and the Art of Farming" or a "Little Green Book", Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world. As Wendell Berry writes in his preface, the book "is valuable to us because it is at once practical and philosophical. It is an inspiring, necessary book about agriculture because it is not just about agriculture."

Trained as a scientist, Fukuoka rejected both modern agribusiness and centuries of agricultural practice, deciding instead that the best forms of cultivation mirror nature's own laws. Over the next three decades, he perfected his so-called "do-nothing" technique: commonsense, sustainable practices that all but eliminate the use of pesticides, fertilizer, tillage, and, perhaps, most significantly, wasteful effort.

Whether you're a guerrilla gardener or a kitchen gardener, dedicated to slow food or simply looking to live a healthier life, you will find something here - you may even be moved to start a revolution of your own.

©1978 Masanobu Fukuoka; "To My Readers" copyright 1986 by Masanobu Fukuoka (P)2017 Tantor
Agricultural & Food Sciences Ecology Gardening & Horticulture Hygiene & Healthy Living Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Sustainable & Green Living Korean Natural Farming
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Philosophical Wisdom • Natural Farming Techniques • Enjoyable Reading • Inspiring Perspective • Ecological Insights
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Even if one disagrees with some of the basic premises (I do not) many of Sensei Fukuoka San's teachings will still be beneficial to most thoughtful listeners and readers...

Life saving wisdom.

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Fukuoka's blends philosophy and agricultural practice should cause us to think seriously about our practices.

Wonderfully insightful.

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This is an excellent book whether as an audiobook or regular book. I’ve been a fan of One Straw since I heard and Fukuoka’s farm a number of years ago. His techniques are innovative and his idea of “do nothing” farming or better said “do nothing” unnecessarily farming is very attractive.

While I haven’t been able to do my larger project, I have incorporated some of his concepts in my smaller scale home garden.

He has a really beautiful outlook on how everything is interconnected and how to respect and work with our environment.

If you’re interested in natural farming...

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I love this book I can see myself listening to this title a few more times this read was awesome!

best listen I've had so far

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Easily one of the best books I've ever read, I'll be re reading and gift g this for years.

The Bible of gardening

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a bit antagonist towards science but not unfound. easy to follow and applicable in a wide range of human endeavors. felt like a short philosophical rabbit hole down a rice field, in an orchard or a wild meadow

delightful and insightful with a dash of sceptism

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I read this when it first came out. It has affected my thinking for years. It was nice to hear it again.

food for thought.

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Lovely to listen… highly recommend this book.

Healthy living, sustainable living or if you just want a different opinion about farming - this book is a must read. Philosophical gem

Best book on ecology

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Allow yourself time to process this book ...its a good one, entirely life changing for me.

Grounding

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Modern, ancient, and timeless.
A elegant and down to earth articulation of a simple and harmonious life philosophy and underlying natural truths.

A masterpiece in philosophy of life.

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