Of course, I have made mistakes . . . just as every grower does. However, I never really think of them as mistakes!

Farming is not just for growing crops, it is for the cultivation...o f human beings!

The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.

One of the most important discoveries I made in those early years was that to succeed at natural farming, you have to get rid of your expectations. Such "products" of the mind are often incorrect or unrealistic . . . and can lead you to think you've made a mistake if they're not met.

The simple hearth of the small farm is the true center of our universe.

Although natural farming - since it can teach people to cultivate a deep understanding of nature - may lead to spiritual insight, it's not strictly a spiritual practice.

The only sensible approach to disease and insect control, I think, is to grow sturdy crops in a healthy environment.