We purchased a mountain in the Northern section
of Tanegashima island in Japan. This is our
team, me, my wife, and our three sons. We are
already working together on our agroforesty
project along with enjoying frequent camping
trips at our mountain. The following is basic
information about our project with much more to
come.
Vision
To see changes in the standard farming practices
used in Japan and around the world,
specifically, growing food without the use of
chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and
herbicides. To show that a forest can be
utilized as a productive resource while still
maintaining the natural habitat.
Mission
Create a sustainable
land management system
Engage in farming
methods which use only organic materials and
result in minimal changes to the existing
natural flora
Show that mountainous,
forested land can be utilized to produce
high yields and be profitable
Increase the
biodiversity of our forest
Improve soil structure
and health
Reduce erosion
Increase carbon
sequestration through the selective planting
of trees and shrubs to compensate for the
removal of native vegetation
Incorporate organic
methods for pest control
Create an agroforest
that is both productive and aesthetically
pleasing
To educate others about
our successes
To be part of what we
hope will be a growing trend towards food
production which, not only provides for the
present, but is 100% sustainable and
beneficial to future generations
