Before spraying pesticides and herbicides was available and routine, many people kept their poultry houses for chickens, turkeys and ducks in the orchard to keep down the insects. Many orchard pests start out on the ground from fallen fruit and larvae that live in the soil, and the poultry keep them under control.
this blows my mind... i love this!!! =) honestly THANK YOU SO MUCH (A former Local) i'de Love to know more about your CSA=) i'll go to you website to find out more then...
Not to take anything away from this operation, but it was mention early in the video that this farm is in an unique location, but at the end it was said anyone could do this. Any operation can strive fore more diversity, but not every location can support diversity to the degree this operation has. Nice to see that operation is still taking advantage of all it has been given by the Earth in such a responsible manner, though.
@westkan, I took him to mean that each place is unique, but that farming organically, with biodiversity, using animals integrated into the operations, sensitive to predators and the wild -- in others words, appropriate to that particular place -- can be done. Thanks for your thoughts.
@westkan Yes indeed, our farm is in a unique micro climate that supports the crops we are raising. However, all agricultural operations can utilize a mixture of their crops and animals in a symbiotic manner. At the very least crop waste can be fed to livestock and manure can go back on the fields. Ours is one that takes place under a permaculture model which works around the world. Nearly everywhere grows some type of trees and has some sort of livestock. It's a good combination!
Wow this is so inspiring! I wonder if it would work on a smaller scale. What a neat guy too! So great to see people enthusiastic about the job they are doing. Bravo. Best interview I've seen on peakmoment.
@definitelyjulia Glad ya like it. On a smaller scale? - yes. See Peak Moment episode 55 "It's the Compost! Creating Abundance at K-JO Farm" - goats, chickens, garden, small orchard. And upcoming episode 168 "Four Acres and Independence - A Self-Sufficient Farmstead."
@definitelyjulia It definitely works on all scales. I'm doing it at home on my one acre homesite with chickens and fruit trees. It's being done all over the world on varying scales. Frankly that's the best part about it, with a bit of flexibility farming this way works nearly anywhere.
Excellent method of dealing with raising livestock instead of letting them roam and destroy tons of land through overgrazing. Another excellent episode.
Thank you so much for the tour and informaiton! I've been wanting to go to the farm for a long time now and seeing it was wonderful. I live in Redding but am commuting to CSU Chico for the next year so I'll be finding my way to the farm, and I can't wait!
Take a moment and imagine all the 2000-acre farms in America, in the world, stewarding a diverse polyculture instead of reaping single grain crops with huge gas-powered machines.
We would have a wide bounty to choose from and it wouldn't have to go far to market. There would be less refined/processed/feedlot foods to make us sick and more naturally-grown choices from farmers we know. Progress!
Chris, thank you for showing us how a farmer can make an honest living, I hope it catches on.
It is so nice to see such great stewards of the land. I am so proud of these people and thankful for peakmoment in bringing this to us. Fantastic video and wonderful farmers. Thanks to all.
Jct: How inspiring. I'd bet when money is fixed and everyone gets an interest-free credit line at the national bank, lots of people are going to get into sustainable agriculture. And with available bank credit, imagine what more they'll come up with.
Funny, that there has been several oil discoveries recently, but you claim other wise. I agree we need to find other source for energy, just be honest about what's there. BTW: Al Gore lies.
There are recent oil discoveries and will continue to be, as long as oil is profitable. It's just that the recent finds are smaller, harder to drill and produce from (like deep sea), and thus more expensive to produce (like tar sands). The era of cheap oil appears over.
You'll see a small scale similar enterprise in an upcoming episode with Mark Cooper. Read about our visit on my blog at peakmoment (dot) tv (slash) journal (slash) ?p=89
Mark has several kinds of animals, plus orchard and garden on about 3 acres.
I live in the suburbs so even smaller of a scale! I think my goal is actually to do something like john kohler is doing. growingyourgreens is his youtube channel name. he has converted his entire front lawn into raised beds, has a couple of green houses, and 2 community gardening plots. he is growing almost all his own food and even selling some at the farmer's market. all that on i think on a tenth of an acre. o_o
Before spraying pesticides and herbicides was available and routine, many people kept their poultry houses for chickens, turkeys and ducks in the orchard to keep down the insects. Many orchard pests start out on the ground from fallen fruit and larvae that live in the soil, and the poultry keep them under control.
asu1976ify 1 year ago
I would love to help and work here! This is very, very inspiring.
mygoodgod 1 year ago
this blows my mind... i love this!!! =) honestly THANK YOU SO MUCH (A former Local) i'de Love to know more about your CSA=) i'll go to you website to find out more then...
speedybrook 1 year ago
Not to take anything away from this operation, but it was mention early in the video that this farm is in an unique location, but at the end it was said anyone could do this. Any operation can strive fore more diversity, but not every location can support diversity to the degree this operation has. Nice to see that operation is still taking advantage of all it has been given by the Earth in such a responsible manner, though.
westkan 1 year ago
@westkan, I took him to mean that each place is unique, but that farming organically, with biodiversity, using animals integrated into the operations, sensitive to predators and the wild -- in others words, appropriate to that particular place -- can be done. Thanks for your thoughts.
peakmoment 1 year ago
@westkan Yes indeed, our farm is in a unique micro climate that supports the crops we are raising. However, all agricultural operations can utilize a mixture of their crops and animals in a symbiotic manner. At the very least crop waste can be fed to livestock and manure can go back on the fields. Ours is one that takes place under a permaculture model which works around the world. Nearly everywhere grows some type of trees and has some sort of livestock. It's a good combination!
ChaffinOrchards 1 year ago
Wow this is so inspiring! I wonder if it would work on a smaller scale. What a neat guy too! So great to see people enthusiastic about the job they are doing. Bravo. Best interview I've seen on peakmoment.
definitelyjulia 1 year ago
@definitelyjulia Glad ya like it. On a smaller scale? - yes. See Peak Moment episode 55 "It's the Compost! Creating Abundance at K-JO Farm" - goats, chickens, garden, small orchard. And upcoming episode 168 "Four Acres and Independence - A Self-Sufficient Farmstead."
peakmoment 1 year ago
@definitelyjulia It definitely works on all scales. I'm doing it at home on my one acre homesite with chickens and fruit trees. It's being done all over the world on varying scales. Frankly that's the best part about it, with a bit of flexibility farming this way works nearly anywhere.
ChaffinOrchards 1 year ago
Hey, thanks! This is one of the best Peak Moments ever!
Chris is such an enthusiastic, intelligent, informed, articulate guy! With such a great sense of humour.
Loved the Pyrenne mountain dogs - have seen them with other herds too.
Great farm, grat guy, great programme!
Thanks.
helkyrie 1 year ago
Excellent method of dealing with raising livestock instead of letting them roam and destroy tons of land through overgrazing. Another excellent episode.
888zzz 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the tour and informaiton! I've been wanting to go to the farm for a long time now and seeing it was wonderful. I live in Redding but am commuting to CSU Chico for the next year so I'll be finding my way to the farm, and I can't wait!
Awaken35 2 years ago
Take a moment and imagine all the 2000-acre farms in America, in the world, stewarding a diverse polyculture instead of reaping single grain crops with huge gas-powered machines.
We would have a wide bounty to choose from and it wouldn't have to go far to market. There would be less refined/processed/feedlot foods to make us sick and more naturally-grown choices from farmers we know. Progress!
Chris, thank you for showing us how a farmer can make an honest living, I hope it catches on.
saucey2427 2 years ago
Nice to see Chris Kerston doing a great job of promoting sustainability. I get your newsletter. This is a great interview. Thanks!
cstifter 2 years ago
How inspiring this Guy is !!
blaufuss1 2 years ago
It is so nice to see such great stewards of the land. I am so proud of these people and thankful for peakmoment in bringing this to us. Fantastic video and wonderful farmers. Thanks to all.
krishnaspal 2 years ago
Hi Janaia, lovely program !! excellent sample of what can be done using natural resources . Thanks for showing it!! From Argentina , Miguel Angel
miangelsai55 2 years ago
Jct: How inspiring. I'd bet when money is fixed and everyone gets an interest-free credit line at the national bank, lots of people are going to get into sustainable agriculture. And with available bank credit, imagine what more they'll come up with.
kingofthepaupers 2 years ago
that's amazing... :)
scjanzen 2 years ago
one of your best vids yet
dipswell 2 years ago
love all your videos!!! I want a farm!!
blueeggsitter 2 years ago 2
Funny, that there has been several oil discoveries recently, but you claim other wise. I agree we need to find other source for energy, just be honest about what's there. BTW: Al Gore lies.
Auggie56 2 years ago
There are recent oil discoveries and will continue to be, as long as oil is profitable. It's just that the recent finds are smaller, harder to drill and produce from (like deep sea), and thus more expensive to produce (like tar sands). The era of cheap oil appears over.
peakmoment 2 years ago
My Livestock gaurdian dogs are with my chickens.They are great dogs but not a breed for everyone.
pdsavage 2 years ago 2
What a wonderful farm!
Ape65 2 years ago 3
Thank you for sharing
codewalters 2 years ago
Thanks so much for this video!
Looking forward for the 4 acres video as mentioned in journal p=89 =)
Huge support and love from Norway
cohnkrad 2 years ago
wow, wish i could do something like that small scale! o_o
Necrowitch 2 years ago 2
You'll see a small scale similar enterprise in an upcoming episode with Mark Cooper. Read about our visit on my blog at peakmoment (dot) tv (slash) journal (slash) ?p=89
Mark has several kinds of animals, plus orchard and garden on about 3 acres.
peakmoment 2 years ago
I live in the suburbs so even smaller of a scale! I think my goal is actually to do something like john kohler is doing. growingyourgreens is his youtube channel name. he has converted his entire front lawn into raised beds, has a couple of green houses, and 2 community gardening plots. he is growing almost all his own food and even selling some at the farmer's market. all that on i think on a tenth of an acre. o_o
Necrowitch 2 years ago 4
@Necrowitch, Thanks for this information! =)
Peace
cohnkrad 2 years ago
your welcome! =^-^=
Necrowitch 2 years ago