Joel Salatin

[GaryD]

Hi,

The New York Post described Joel Salatin as the "high priest of pasture."

His work with pastured poultry, pigs and cattle has led to him being described as "arguably the most influential farmer in the US."

His visit to Queensland, a bit over a week ago, caused me to reflect on how his farming methods could be reconciled with aquaculture/aquaponics.

What Salatin espouses rests very comfortably within the scope of Microponics.

While I see an aquaculture system as central to Microponics (because all farmed organisms require water), integrating other bird and animal species into a food production system (the way that Salatin proposes with chicken, pigs and cattle), is I believe the way of the future.

Any one go to listen to his presentation at Beerwah recently?

Gary

[Shane]

Any one go to listen to his presentation at Beerwah recently?

Nope..because thats a couple of States away from me.
Did you go Gary? (I don't know how far Beerwah is from where you live?)

[GaryD]

Hi Shane,

No....I live about 120km away from Beerwah, but I'd have gone anyway but for prior commitments.

Gary

[Shane]

Gary,

Any idea regarding..

Was Queensland his only speaking stop here in Australia?
Was he brought out to speak on behalf of any particular organisation / group?

[GaryD]

Hi Shane,

No.....he visited Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

I believe that his visit was organised by Milkwood Permaculture......and that he was only in Australia for a few days.

Gary

[Shane]

I didn't realise he made it down here to VIC.
I'd be interested to hear & see him if he ever makes it back,

[Pugo]

This guy has a lot of videos you can watch I grew up around guys like him..

[GaryD]

Hi,

Salatin is probably best known for his work in popularising the chicken tractor.

Gary