Permaculture integrates land, resources, people and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies. Practitioners design systems where the waste of one element becomes the fuel for another, relying on perennial crops, water catchment and natural pest control. The goal is to build resilient agricultural ecosystems that require minimal external inputs over time.
We're transitioning the lower pasture to permaculture by adding swales and planting a food forest.
True permaculture requires extensive upfront design work and observation before a single seed is planted.
Related terms
Biodynamic
Describes an organic farming system integrating ecological practices with esoteric and astrological concepts.
Polyculture
The agricultural practice of growing multiple crop species in the same space.
Sustainable development
Agricultural growth that meets current production needs without degrading natural resources.