Acres Quote by 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.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The One-Straw Revolution, 1975
If everyone farmed a small plot, land would be sufficient, work light, and communities happy.
In simple terms: Everyone farming a small piece would give enough food and free time.
Key Takeaway
Promote small-scale, sustainable farming.
Themes
sustainability
community
land use
leisure
food security
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
visionary
policy
When to use this quote
- family farms
- urban gardens
- cooperative farms
- policy planning
Key Concepts
agriculture
ecology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles exist to widespread small-scale farming?
- How can communities support local growers?
A Different Perspective
Implementation requires cultural shift and land redistribution.
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