Mark Shepherd on Restoration Agriculture

By Mark Shepherd, originally published by Permaculture blog

May 2, 2013

Society

Mark Shepard on Restoration Agriculture – YouTube

2 hours 39 minutes
(download the entire film with Firefox and Download Helper add-on)

*Published on Dec 18, 2012 *

Mark Shepard of Viola, Wisconsin speaks to organic farmers about his permaculture farm, his experiences and techniques in modeling agriculture after natural, 3-dimensional ecosystems using tree and shrub agroforestry, keyline water management, rotational grazing, and more.

He also explains why it is imperative that we take up these techniques immediately and on a large scale in order to sequester carbon, combat climate change, stop soil erosion, deal with peak oil, improve our air, water, and wildlife habitat, all while being more resilient and financially-viable than conventional monoculture farming.

Mark Shepherd

Tags: permaculture, Restoration Farm

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