The One Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka

Watch Beyond 50's book trailer on "The One Straw Revolution" that is narrated by the book's editor Larry Korn. In 1973, he was under the tutelage of his Sensei (teacher), Masanobu Fukuoka, who lived in Shikoku Island, Japan. Korn received a hands-on education in the art of non-cultivation and do-nothing, natural farming. Translated in many languages, Masanobu Fukuoka wrote "The One Straw Revolution," (New York Book Reviews), a classic memoir and guide. You'll learn about his philosophy and the Four Principles of Natural Farming: no cultivation; no chemical fertilizer or prepare compost; no weeding by tillage and herbicides; and no dependence on chemicals. Even though his methods require less labor, it can result in higher yields for your farm or garden. To learn more, visit www.onestrawrevolution.net.

*Produced and edited by Joy and Daniel Davis of Beyond 50 Productions.

**Narration and photos provided by Larry Korn, editor and translator of "The One Straw Revolution" (www.onestrawrevolution.net).

***Video Images from "The Close to Nature Garden with Masanobu Fukuoka", courtesy of Rodale Press and Bullfrog Films, Inc.

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[synergy7772000]

masanobu fukuoka was a man way ahead of his time. it's especially clear in the time we live, that his way of producing food and life is probably the only way out of the money crazed world.

[ChristopherJManess]

I don't think he was ahead, I think we are just behind.

[NANCY RUGGERI]

My only problem with men like Lawton, Bill Mollison is they seem to be taken all the glory for being these great innovators in permaculture when it was M. Fukouka that started the whole naturalist movement and food forest and he didnt charge thousands of dollars or make millions on it . Sensei Fukouka taught freely , gave, he lived what he preached. Mollison is even trying to copyright and gain trademark on the word permaculture which claims to have coined....so people beware!

[Connie Mojica]

Yes, "nature in it's true form is perfect." The way God intended!

[alexi777777722]

If you are interested in this stuff, please research 'permaculture' (permanent agriculture). Check videos on YouTube...search Geoff lawton. Also, a great intro book is 'gaias garden', 15 bucks on amazon. Will change your life! Permaculture practices is the future. No question about it.

[Kathy McAllister]

Great video and great book.

[damz1430]

i read one of his book."one straw revulotion" from our university library here in philippines (MSU-GENSAN) and its a great book.

[impalapez]

It's basically using life....cover cropping w/ living plants instead of petroleum based fertilizer...Bread from Stones is also a great book....Julius Hensel had the mineral deficiency figured out in 1893

[AEversW]

a true god amongst men

[banq0o]

respect!

[James Tyree II]

First watch everything you can on You Tube. Then go to your local library and get and read his books.If you buy them, they are expensive usually since they are out of print.