Nourishing the Land and People: The Microbial Magic of Korean Natural Farming

This episode is a conversation with Chris Trump, who is an organic farmer and Korean Natural Farming consultant. Chris helps farmers around the world implement Korean Natural Farming solutions to create beautiful and healthy farmland as well as more nutrient-dense crops. For 12 years, Chris studied under and traveled with Master Cho who is the founder of Korean Natural Farming. Since then, Chris became the first in the world to apply Natural Farming Solutions large-scale—not only on his family's farm but with clients worldwide.

Episode Overview:
Korean Natural Farming and its Core Principles
Korean Natural Farming vs Conventional Farming Methods
Chris’s journey and how he and his family saved their 800-acre macadamia nut farm
How Korean Natural Farming creates healthier and more nutrient-dense crops
Scaling Korean Natural Farming solutions on large farming operations
Current challenges with scaling Korean Natural Farming
Using IMO (indigenous microorganisms) to supercharge soil health
Practical ways you can incorporate Korean Natural Farming in your garden or homestead

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