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In my opinion, if 100% of the people were farming it would be ideal. if each person were given one quarter-acre, that is 1 1/4 acres to a family of five, that would be more than enough land to support the family for the whole year. if natural farming were practiced, a farmer would also have plenty of time for leisure and social activities within the village community. i think this is the most direct path toward making this country a happy, pleasant land.
-Masanobu Fukuoka
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In My Opinion, If 100% Of The

Masanobu Fukuoka
In my opinion, if 100% of the people were farming it would be ideal. if each person were given one quarter-acre, that is 1 1/4 acres to a family of five, that would be more than enough land to support the family for the whole year. if natural farming were practiced, a farmer would also have plenty of time for leisure and social activities within the village community. i think this is the most direct path toward making this country a happy, pleasant land.
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