embracing for example, the “pigness of the pig.” For this reason, when building the bedding system for pigs, they need an extra layer of logs that other animals do not need. We will look at the construction of an Inoculated Deep Litter System (IDLS) for pigs, then discuss how to build the system for other animals. Ideally, all bedding systems should be installed on a dirt floor. This provides minerals for both animals and microbes and a connection between Nature and the barn

Just like we use IMO to inoculate soil, we can install IMO into the bedding of barns and other animal enclosures to create living floors. The concept is to install a floor that mimics a healthy forest floor made of leaf litter and spongy soil, which composts all organic matter quickly and efficiently. It’s easy to make. We build a bedding system with sufficient organic matter and inoculate it with high concentrations of soil biology, IMO, taken from healthy local soil. The

IMO, Indigenous Micro-Organisms, is the foundational technology of Korean Natural Farming. It is the application of high concentrations of soil biology taken from healthy, local soil. It is installed as a complete ecosystem. MO is efficient because: 1. Soil biology is installed in high concentrations. 2. The soil ecology is installed as a complete, intact ecosystem. 3. A single application can be enough. It allows plants to live in their Natural State and acquire their own nu

IMO Culture KNF CULTIVATION OF IMO-4 & IMO-5   WHAT IS IMO-4? In Korean Natural Farming, the product known as IMO-4, or simply IMO...

Water is divided into two solutions: one for diluting and activating the IMO-2 and the other for diluting the Liquid Nutrient.

This is something you can grow. It takes two to three years to get the roots, so the sooner you start them, the better. There are several sp

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere. It’s the perfect time to start growing Mugwort, the best plant for making Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ

IMO-3 is the step most people have the most trouble with. The keys to success are cultivating it in a proper location, with the proper mediu

You will build revive dead soil and build topsoil. Your plants will be able to self-fertilize and be resistant to pests and disease. Your an

We are collecting a full ecosystem of soil biology. In order to do this, we need to consider the medium, which ideally is medium grain, whit

Besides leaving one-third airspace so that the culture can breathe properly within the collection box, airflow into and out of the box is al

Master Cho used his corn method to turn solid lava rock into planting soil. I have used it to overcome weeds and turn overgrown pasture/lawn

I want to take some time to honor my hero, Master Cho Han-Kyu. He was born in Sowan, South Korea, in 1935. He started life as a peasant chic

The first step to doing the Groundwork for Korean Natural Farming is understanding exactly what it is, and why it is important. Plants in th

You don’t need to have every KNF input available to start KNF. I recommend only the most important ones, as well as starting the ones that t

You’ve decided you want to try KNF, Korean Natural Farming. You probably feel confused and overwhelmed. I get it. I am here to simplify and

While most KNF teachers will have you learn all the inputs for Korean Natural Farming first, that is not my advice. It’s not helpful to make

Plants can be programmed to be stronger, more resilient no matter what weather and climatic challenges they face, and more resistant to pest

there are simple steps to take which greatly improve a plant's ability to be healthy, resilient against all weather conditions,pests, and di

cotyledons act as the egg yolks of the seeds, which plants use for nutrients and energy until they can develop their first true leaves and p