The Best Way to Grow Food: Food Forests! (Sailors for Sustainability #71)

Sailors for Sustainability #71 - Food Forests (BRA) In Brazil we meet Ernst Götsch at his farm in Bahía. He pioneered agroforestry, a method of agriculture that works with nature by integrating crops with forests. Ernst regenerates ecosystems and enriches the soil through pruning. His methods eliminate erosion and the need for fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. The biodiversity on his farm is immense and the many trees have led to an increase of rainfall and higher yields. A great, inspiring and hopeful example of what is possible if knowledge of nature and joy are applied to food production. More details about this sustainable solution are included in our article: