How did Indian Peasants Inspire Modern Organic Farming Worldwide?
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Recently I visited the Rodale Institute, the leading organization in the world dedicated to researching regenerative and organic farming, founded in 1947 by J. I. Rodale, an early promoter of organic living. Mr. Rodale was interested in understanding the effects of growing food without chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on human and environmental (air, water and soil) health. But most people do not realize Mr. Rodale himself was inspired by Albert Howard, who was in turn inspired by Indian farmers. An English botanist (1873–1947) stationed in India, Howard was the first Westerner to document and publish the techniques of sustainable or biological agriculture (or permaculture) based on his consistent observations of the value of compost applications in Indian farming.
How did Indian Peasants Inspire Modern Organic Farming Worldwide?
How did Indian Peasants Inspire Modern…
How did Indian Peasants Inspire Modern Organic Farming Worldwide?
Recently I visited the Rodale Institute, the leading organization in the world dedicated to researching regenerative and organic farming, founded in 1947 by J. I. Rodale, an early promoter of organic living. Mr. Rodale was interested in understanding the effects of growing food without chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on human and environmental (air, water and soil) health. But most people do not realize Mr. Rodale himself was inspired by Albert Howard, who was in turn inspired by Indian farmers. An English botanist (1873–1947) stationed in India, Howard was the first Westerner to document and publish the techniques of sustainable or biological agriculture (or permaculture) based on his consistent observations of the value of compost applications in Indian farming.