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Socrabess (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Does it matter how they got the money? From visiting there and talking with Doug, the people before them really hurt the land. That swamp was drained, and all the ecosystem life was hurting bad. By adding diversity and building humus and reforming the swamp, they had muskrats! Then, they later had otters which went after the muskrats! As for the land, most of it they own, and some they have permission to use from neighbors who really enjoy the work they have been doing.
kowala9 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Believe it or not, banks give people loans to do this kind of thing. It tends to be profitable
peakmoment (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
I don't know more than the brothers told us in the interview; I didn't get the impression of a wealthy family. I know they put a lot of hard work into that land, and still are. Of course, price of good arable land is going up everywhere.
SargonMan (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Bullock? is this the financially well to do family? I think the FIRST question to ask is how the land was acquired. From what I understand land on Orcas Island is not cheap, even 25 years ago it was pricey. After one can afford the land, the rest is cake. Sorry to have reality sneak into the picture.
54spiritedwill54 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
another great episode.
cheaphardwarez (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
DO aquaponics with those ponds!
bluzy25 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
How many acres are they on?
ArtistIreland (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
Fantastic. You all have my respect.Peace be with you always.
ggpalms (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
It would be nice if they give Bill Mollison at least an honorable mmetion, he is the father of Permaculture.
peakmoment (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)
The Bullock Brothers provide residential permaculture design courses at their property, as do many other permaculturists. Check in your area. The Permaculture Activist magazine may list many of these. |
