How He Turned Desert Sand Into Fertile Farm Land In 3 Months!

John Graham is a specialist in desert farming who has taught hundreds of farmers how to run profitable organic farms. He has 30 years experience creating farms out of arid sand in Mexico's desert region of Baja California, successfully transforming sand into fertile soil to cultivate a large variety of vegetables. He worked for many years as an organic farm inspector and co-founded Baja's organic market that's been running for two decades.
John's home garden is a highly abundant paradise of fruits and vegetables and although he has been in a wheelchair for 25 years after a road accident, he has constructed a system of ramps and paths all around his property so he can access his incredible garden.
John is currently helping a local co-operative of farmers on a new farm producing organic food for the local market, restaurants and a delivery service. @LeafofLifeWorld met up with John to find out about the techniques he uses to transform desert sand into fertile soil, as well the different methods he uses instead of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
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[@vladracul40]

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[@eftitasusarani5865]

​@@vladracul40you're so lucky ❤

[@trickywoo5165]

You here buzz word’s like sustainability from every mainstream politician & global warming activist etc. Modern farming using petroleum based chemicals because it’s profitable but it’s not sustainable for long term healthy farming, one of the downsides of capitalism. Capitalism is great in a high trust society but that’s not what we have in this globalist hellhole the “elite” have turned the west into 😔 Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@farooqiumer7661]

I commend your tireless effort and courage. I am very eager to contribute to greening the desert. Will you give me this opportunity? I want to work with you cordially. Thank you.

[@peewahlau9375]

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[@piper314]

That’s my Dad!💖 Thank you all for the kind comments and to Leaf of Life for sharing his story! 👨🏻‍🌾✊🏽FARM ON

[@LeafofLifeWorld]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@AdrienneJung.M]

You must be very proud!

[@YasirNadeem-xm5zm]

Nice work

[@heavenchainslayingmoon]

Your father is really inspiring. I hope the world can learn from his work.

[@b.k.kashyap3623]

Is there any youtube or other social media channel to learn the practices you learn and developed, I really wanna to learn.

[@lowrider81hd]

“We take care of the soil and the soil takes care of the plants”. Outstanding!

[@tractors-plant-machinery]

He's a perfect example of "playing the hand you are dealt" not only from his land/soil point of view, but also his health. I tip my hat to him, a shining example of a person to respect and look up to.

[@CmdrSoCal]

desert soil with a jungle in the background and infinite clean water coming from somewhere and very cheap labor and lots of US dollars

[@judyreynolds305]

I remember Alan Chadwick! I read a book from library title “Enchanted Garden”! and went from being a farmers daughter to a city backyard vegetable gardener following his methods! In drought stricken west Texas hard red clay soil! Still follow his methods at 64!

[@Ahnleshak]

What part of Texas, Judy? I'm an amateur gardener near Houston.

[@hamid30nbl]

God bless you

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

As a person with a disability that may eventually shift into the necessity for a wheelchair, I really needed to see this! My husband and I moved to Mexico a year ago, we live in the Chihuahuan desert, and we are growing food, I am applying for programs on herbalism. My family was very concerned when I moved to Mexico, but the culture and people are so much better that the US. Thank you for role modeling how to be self sufficient and in concert with the land!

[@gcxred4kat9]

As a 56 year old US veteran, I'm also disheartened by the way things/culture are headed in the States. I been looking for some land to start a food forest in Florida, but prices have gotten crazy recently. I absolutely LOVE the "simplicity" of living I see in videos like this. Seeing the people that just want to live closer to the land and don't care about having the latest Apple Iphone. I'd love to move someplace like this, but of course am worried about what I don't know, especially crime etc., and my Canadian wife even more so. Are there any videos/resources you can point me to that would put my mind at ease? Thanks.

[@estatefounder]

Yes this is good effort with disability

[@yannguillou3536]

To improve your health, did you try to grow cannabis and then, when it is ripe, eat it in its raw and fresh state? It's not psychoactive and freezers exist.

[@estebancorral5151]

You are in luck that I saw your comment. You don’t have to own your land. Lease it for 15 years. There are plenty of orange orchards infested with orange blight in Florida. There problem is Monoculture and you have the antidote a food Forrest. You can put swaths of biodiverse trees in between the least affected area to protect it from the most affected are. Florida and violent crime go together however.

[@samboherring3673]

Nobody is disabled when they are called home by the Lord

[@TheByard]

Thank you, Alan, you stirred up memories from my childhood. My father was one of two brothers that were left the family market garden farm in N. Wales UK. As WWII loomed my father was conscripted into the Welsh Guards and went into France in 1939. Uncle Herbert ran the farm and helped feed the nation through those dark times. My father managed to survive the war and I was the celebration, well part of it. As a kid I watched dad double dig the veg patch, put a sack of rotted manure in the water tank, the water was piped from the shed & greenhouse roof. He would water the tom and cue plants each other day, water one day and manure water the other. The toms were rich like nothing sold in supermarkets. School holidays I would be put on a steam train in London and met by Uncle Herbert at Wrexham, then it was joined my nieces and nephews in the chores around the family farm. Uncle Herbert would double dig the greenhouse plots, there was a huge tank with manure. There was compost heaps and a fire pit, the plots veg, and fruit changed yearly, when a farm animal died like a dog or horse it was buried in the orchard and a tree marked the grave. So the animal gave life on life. When alive these animals were treated with respect, Uncle Herbert carried a stick not to hit them but to make his arm longer. After a day's work we would go with the draft horses to the pond, where they would wade in and cool off, take sips of spring water until they had taken their fill. They would decide when to stroll to the paddock or stable where their meal had been set and a fresh straw bed laid. We lived in London and when I started back at school after the summer hols, we wrote an essay on what we had done. Well, I wrote much of the above and the teacher accused me of lying and kept me after school to write lines. I must not lie Dad was waiting at the gate to take me for a new school uniform, he came looking and approached the school head. I and the teacher met with the master and dad. Father confirmed my essay was true and demanded an apology from the teacher, that she reluctantly gave. The next day I gave her a basket of produce I'd brough from the farm and wished Bon Appetit. She smiled and thanked me. Alan thank you for taking this 78-year-old back to then, I'm just in from my Vietnamese garden where I grow all the Asian fruits, veg and edible weeds. The compost heap is going great, the fire pit has just burnt down. The water butts are looking sad with no rain, but we had sacks of cow manure, rice and peanut husks. So, you have confirmed I'm doing it right.

[@joekunin]

Great story, and useful information. Thank you for sharing!

[@zen4men]

Good to know you are doing so well! Enjoy!

[@C.Hawkshaw]

You should write a childrens book about that! I can see the beautiful watercolor illustrations now!

[@E_915]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing.

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Peace and Blessings to you and your family 🌻

[@hyacinthjarrett8637]

I hope that he is writing these wonderful lessons down for the future generation. 3 months in a desert land is amazing.

[@rineric3214]

Wow! Alan Chadwick inspired me to become an organic farmer in 1973. Keep up the good work!

[@Micismine_]

Yes we can all be self sufficient. Stop going to stores for food. I've lived it years ago I lived on a 40 acre farm. We didn't go to stores for foods.

[@jimjames5416]

Don't let anyone fool you, farming isn't romantic, it's hardcore, backbreaking physical labor.

[@mikelundrigan2285]

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! I, for one, am not afraid of physical labour! Lots of good being done by this man and many many others to make our world better! Bravo to all!!

[@ragnar0721]

It's either that or having a broken back from sitting in a chair all day.

[@dragoninwinter]

It's easy when you have an army of "students" to do all the work. I suspect most of these people have never tried it.

[@captain-insano18]

first and foremost physical labor is good for you, moving around makes you healthy and its a great antidepressant, YOU ARE JUST SOFT!!!

[@jabblesowen4583]

Thank you soooooo much. Gardening in west Utah Desert, 4700 elevation, windy, arrid & dry. We use 40% shade block to get produce, some raised garden & the majority in ground. We evolved in our success and we are in year 4.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

I live in SLC. I would love to convince cattle farmers to use regenerative grazing. We could probably save the GSL if they would do this.

[@jonettemurray-n.z.artist1359]

I love passionate gardener's and teachers like this. The joy in his eyes is so heartwarming. 🌱

[@varalta.floresta]

what an incredible man! Just a tip: he could use and plant some grass that grows well in his region, prune this grass and place it next to plants of economic interest. In addition to fertilizing, it helps protect the soil and improves water retention. Agroforestry hugs from Brazil

[@leaschmitt2496]

yeah I do feel there might not be enough vegetation to cover and shade the soil which increases the irrigation needs in an already arrid climate

[@patriciamoore51]

Muchas gracias !

[@debe-ol6cg]

Too much may increase pest and disease

[@badzamba3944]

What an incredible man ! Love it

[@robverdoold2414]

GREAT! Old fashion becomes new and finally normal again. In harmony with nature with everything what is available and required nearby. Thank you for the great inspiration. The garden and you as well! 🙏

[@neilhassanali316]

He's also an inspiration to those who are able-bodied and don't know how to progress.

[@edwinportillo9986]

This is really intriguing, I took an agriculture class in my high-school and recently joined my father on a ranch in the northern part of the baja California peninsula, the dirt is quite different being a clay sand type and my father was curious as plants dont grow as much in the soil, its nice to hear about this as ive been kinda experimenting to improve the fertility and trying to learn everything I can with the class fundamentals. Quite inspirational

[@estebancorral5151]

Your father has a ranch and he has not thought to use maguey and nopal as fodder. I have seen nopal growing that it’s roots had split a boulder in two. You can grow maguey and nopal for mushroom substrate. Neither plants require much water or fertilizer. Have you thought of putting in biodigester for methane and bio fertilizer? If you can do it in Chihuahua and Durango than you most certainly can do it in Baja.

[@cotswald03]

@@estebancorral5151 any favorite methods for loosening arid soil and impriving soil healthy in a place like Baja? I'm planning a garden, but my land has sat empty for the last 20 years just baking in the sun.

[@martinbisschoff988]

Respect to you. A shining example of the fact that life OWES NOBODY a favour. It is what you make off it.

[@jalbu8330]

What a great story and what a fine example for the rest of us. Thanks 😊

[@nikkid1038]

What an amazing story. ❤ I am disabled. 46 yrs old. One of my painful conditions make it impossible to sit down so I am not able to use a wheelchair and can only be on my feet for short periods of time. Anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. I’d so love any ideas or thoughts. I now have a few very tall raised beds n got enough help to make a food forest last year. But I do miss my large in ground gardens. I had built up the soil there. Doing an experiment this year n covered the dead annual veggies n flowers w woodchips for winter n letting alll the gardens sprout all the volunteers they want! Lol. I’ve given up so much of life bc of disabilities ….I’m doing whatever I can to keep plants around me.

[@emilyb5557]

@nikkid1038 do you have an neuro rehabilitation doctors in your country? If you do and you aren't yet seeing them, and can get access - ask for a review. I see people who can have their situation, their pain and function improved. There is a lot out there from nerve blocks to alternate medication and pressure relief. Or an occupational therapist? Sorry if this is out of reach for you due to your countries system. There is a lot of guidance online for physiotherapy & pacing. Little and often can hopefully work for you and your farm/garden. Enjoy what you can in the garden ☘️🌱💚🟢☘️🌱🌱 brilliant you got enough for a food forest. Was that through the World food project? Maybe good to talk to them about how they make and adapt their project to suit people with disabilities - you might help others.

[@shea5542]

Maybe some hanging plants? You can grow strawberries from hanging plants. The only other thing I can think of is having everything raised

[@nikkid1038]

@@shea5542 Aw thanks for the ideas. I made some really tall beds awhile back before I got really bad. I love them so much. But lately I haven’t been able to leave the bed long enough to get there. Jesus is keeping me sane. 🩷🙏

[@shea5542]

@@nikkid1038 💖

[@Nillominati]

He's the real life Capt. Planet. We need millions, if not, billions like that amazing man! God bless you, sir.

[@Luiza-fb9cj]

Hristos a înviat.!!! Doamne Iisuse Hristoase al meu, mântuiește țara noastră România de război, pe noi robii tăi și toată lumea ta pentru rugăciunile Sfinților Români din toate timpurile și de pretutindeni.!!!

[@Daytona2]

I knew charcoal was used for filtering water, now I understand why, with all its tiny pores. Fascinating to see, and interesting to hear about Alan Chadwick, thank you

[@udoheinz7845]

We made our own terra preta last year after I found a lot of information about it online. we mixed every wheelbarrel of soil with charcoal, hornsavings (long time natural fertilizer) and stone dust (minerals). worked better than we tought in the first year and we hope it gets even better the following years.

[@Laurel-Crowned]

​@@udoheinz7845when you say charcoal are you talking about the kind you grill with or what?

[@udoheinz7845]

@@Laurel-Crowned no its called biochar. I buy it online but you could make it your selve by burning wood in a pit but it is not supposed to smoke. So the wood turns into charcoal which has a huge surface area for mirco organisims to attach. It actually last for hunders of years If you search for terra preta you can find a lot of information

[@Laurel-Crowned]

@@udoheinz7845 thanks! So what's with the bio he said didn't matter lol

[@stefthorman8548]

you really should listen better, the bio part comes in, when they compost the charcoal@@Laurel-Crowned

[@18Bees]

I also heard about Terra preta 5 years ago. I experimented with a 5 gallon worm bin and let it sit for a year, adding material as it broke down. After one year I had a solid block of dark, rich recycled material that’s definitely boosted my soil. Now, I have 24 x 5 gallon buckets constantly working. The other upside to these bins is it’s packed with seeds that sprout in the spring giving you that poly culture farming. ❤

[@riamriam6758]

What they did in the Amazon I create a soil, not compost. You made compost.

[@WhyteHorse2023]

You can also do this directly in the soil. Just add organic matter to the top around the plants and let the worms break it down, leaving worm castings in the soil.

[@henriettepastoor72]

I saw that too, my Bell pepper scraps had sprouted!

[@TonyMarselle]

That is not terra pretta but that’s pretty cool still.

[@imianco8079]

you are so inspiring john. than you for the education & examples!! i am watching in milwaukee and looking forward to trying some techniques here.

[@voiciray]

What a fantastic man. Respect from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@berkeleymom-2666]

Whole heart respect a man with so big love for soil and busy strong hands for life. I learnt so much from this video. Thank you.

[@pedropinos-an3847]

We salute and congratulate you from the Philippines...You are a Great Agriculturist Sir, the best model of overcoming obstacles in life, creating livelihood for able people, conserving the environment by producing healthy food with no chemicals leading to possibly 200 years of life longivity in the future❤

[@t-squaredrywallsoler9801]

As long as there's water, anything can be done and of course you gotta have the financial means , great work 👍

[@riamriam6758]

Exactly. The climate is clearly perfect but water is the key and he failed to make that the main point. And in this situation planting in sandy soil, bulk water is the only way it will work. Sand doesn’t hold water so the crops need to be drip fed everyday. Most people will miss this key point and think he’s doing something magical, but really it comes down to water.

[@print4apet]

@@riamriam6758exactly, Baja lacks water big time !

[@ricochet2977]

Did I miss the part where he gets the quantity of water needed for such a project?

[@omkarvelankar4439]

Cowdung and compost increases the water holding capacity, If you got any cattle ranch nearby, get that dung and make good heap of it on the property, let it dry and once it become powder,use it to fertilise the soil.

[@rogerspaulding6569]

@@omkarvelankar4439horse is better more undigested organic matter!

[@alaneferreira2117]

You have given me new hope for high desert farming, although water is still a problem. Thank you this was great to see.

[@youarenaturewellness]

This is really inspiring. He's doing amazing things despite being in a wheelchair, and the garden is flourishing! I loved learning about the double digging method and will be trying more of that in my garden.

[@yannguillou3536]

On the long term, fabricating compost and then laying it on the ground works better than digging.

[@neckbone3943]

This guy is inspiration defined. Much respect!

[@catherinemorgan6011]

Inspirational! Thanks for passing on your knowledge & wisdom!

[@HeatherMichet]

I LOVE it!! Thank you so much for your important work. Blessings to you and your crew always.

[@ceciliavillasenor9130]

I love Baja I love this garden I am from Imperial Valley it's hot will give these pointers to my family to start a small garden.

[@marycompogno5665]

That's so cool! A lot of stuff he says makes a lot of sense about making the soil healthy so you can raise good food.😊

[@angelikapaul2998]

What an absolute incredible man! His wealth of knowledge is so important. I would love to work at his garden! I know I could learn so much. I’m awestruck

[@udoheinz7845]

Videos like this bring me hope in hard times! just amazing

[@davidking3699]

Great story and the results speak for themselves... it is ideas and projects like this that will be needed for humans to adapt and live in harmony with the planet, as we need to do...

[@carlitomk]

Ps. The difference between charcoal and biochar is actually to do with the way it is burned. Charcoal is burnt with air, whereas biochar is burnt without air .. this totally changes the crystalline structure of the carbon atoms which massively increases the surface area of the biochar compared to the charcoal .. which in turn makes it much much better for microorganisms to colonise, and also for inoculation before adding to the soil. Hope that helps and thanks again for the inspiring work! 💚

[@Deep.Development]

Do you have tips on how to make it properly? Thanks!

[@carlitomk]

One of the best ways is using metal barrels with small holes in and making the fire on the outside which sucks all the air out and turns the wood (or anything else you want to put in there) into biochar; and you can scale this down by using tin cans of various sizes…. I’m sure there are lots of videos on KZbin, but search for biochar and watch the ones using cans or barrels..

[@syntropyworks]

I challenge you to make Charcoal, with Air. You will see quickly why your definition is way off

[@carlitomk]

@@syntropyworks .. please explain

[@Bigtrucksandacres]

You have encouraged me to start my homestead channel. Not doing so well lol 😅 but I will keep posting. You’re such an inspiration to us newbies!!!!

[@afgseedcharity]

Keep going boss, I love what you're going! keep inspiring others. I have learnt so much about soil. Thank you.

[@IsabellaCoelho]

As someone with major in agriculture, I would like to live in this video 😭✨❤️

[@noregrets7469]

Thank you for helping to feed people as well as the earth.

[@CannabisGarden]

I really enjoyed this! You can tell John has so much wisdom to share

[@ChandrasekaranSrinivasan]

Very inspiring! Thank you so much for valuable info! Great team work! We do grow veggies naturally in NC (in an acre) and it tastes so good & so fresh! You are right - We do not need any chemicals at all!

[@lunarminx]

This is awesome!

[@mariadykeman7008]

Thank you,you are a man with a passion for plants,and that my friend is keeping you alive.

[@MsScarygoat]

15 minutes learned so much from you amazing man. All the love to you sir

[@wellnone9367]

A delight to see this film - the abundance of strong, healthy crops speaks for the growing method, and place. Thank you.

[@SpryteintheAndes]

Inspiring!!

[@user-bo7jj7hs3l]

we need a teacher like you in the world we living now. You are the best keep up the good solutions and hard work. Thanks for everything you do.

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

That's wonderful! What a inspiring story! Thank you so much!

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

This is absolutely amazing work 🌿! Turning the desert green = incredible!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge🌿

[@FranciscoHernandez-pg7fk]

Great guy, congratulations for everything you do! Now you're even helping others no just to eat better but the ladies can help their families ❤

[@abdelkerimgrad9469]

❤ we need a teacher like you in the world we living now. You are the best keep up the good solutions and hard work. Thanks for everything you do.

[@CLoseDSpAceFiRe]

I found this because of the Sandrock game. The fact that this is real is amazing! Finding out that sand farming is real, and the actual process to do so is awe inspiring!!!

[@marvel4528]

What an inspirational project! Thank you sharing, you are an amazing example of the human spirit and attitude❤❤

[@kyleboland6400]

I hope this concept is gaining traction. I'm trying to implement these ideals into lawn care. Enough of the quick corporate profits. This is incredibly important for the future of human health and sustainability.

[@jaysmith9178]

Nice to see you doing so well John and inspiring everyone Saludos from farmer J

[@Kyla94934]

What an incredible story, thank you for sharing

[@30temptress]

This is incredible! I'm completely inspired. Thank you

[@j.n.sloane]

I'd be really interested in how he manages his irrigation. I saw what looked like drip lines but with only 4-6 inches of rain a year, how is he able to get enough water for his crops?

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Same here. There didn’t seem to be enough large tanks that captured enough water for drip irrigation

[@anthonysinclair5721]

I've watched many of these types of videos and when plenty of mulch is used on top of the soil water needs can be reduced massively. We had no rain for around three months straight this summer and my squash bed with about three inches of mulch didn't need water once. The soil was still damp about two inches down. I'm sure everyone has different situations though.

[@bpfsu]

It’s not just the lack of rain and the use of mulch. With the heat in Florida, I have to water tomato plants daily due to transpiration alone. No amount of mulch will fix that. He’s got be on a well/spring/municipal supply.

[@D_T01]

That part of Baja is full of dried up river beds, and so the farmers plant in or near the river bed and then drill a small well to access the water.

[@zizy6516]

I honestly they are misleading with the video title too

[@SolidGoldShows]

Great story 👏

[@fk2121]

Watching from uk, thank you for your knowledge and being an inspiration

[@norcimorci]

This is amazing. What an inspiring human being!❤

[@GranjaDeDavid]

It's amazing his energy

[@c.e.c.2673]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Sir! I have land that is more clay than sand or black soil. I’m trying to do what you did. I’m sure I’ll achieved it!

[@eddytheman1384]

Thank you very much John ! HPL

[@susieepstein2726]

Such an excellent video with good info about how to take care of our land and soil. Thank you.

[@farmingideasph]

Amazing Farming

[@johnizuegbu6947]

Thanks very much for your organic farm information. You're doing a great work. God bless you immensely.

[@user-wt1eo9ho7i]

Love, love, love this. Let’s get the word out and everyone should be doing this.

[@tonywestbrook9876]

Awesome. Thanks for the inspiration. What a fantastic example of stewardship and a healthy mindset!

[@jasonharrell2572]

This video just reminded me that I still have ashes in my fireplace....Awesome!

[@inthegarden6556]

What a great man. I think if like to retire in Mexico where you can grow year round and the weather is beautiful

[@Raitamso]

I am rewatching this today and Will do again. Such an inpiring man.

[@karotregalado8354]

Kudos to your work Sir. Your projects on organic farming is excellent for the community to thrive and have a sustainable business. Keep it up and God bless.❤

[@theonly6359]

Wow 🤩, does he have a book on farming in the desert soil?

[@katlake6074]

So proud of my cousin John !

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

So much respect for John💜💜💜

[@autlense8860]

Thanks for sharing I feel so proud of you., looking forward to meet you one day. You are a hero for the mother earth, !

[@kittytana]

This man is so inspiring!!! 💖Where can we learn more from him?

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Watch this video again, he's busy. There are many others, getting out to the garden is a good refresher, look up biochar, soil amending, The Ganjier channel😊 and closed system farming and gardening.

[@axelgh1]

At mercado organico san jose del cabo mexico

[@kashbassey9149]

As a child I grew up in the Rajasthan desert..we would grow oranges at that time People have now turned the desert to farmland too I never understood how they managed to do that So happy I saw your video❤

[@PerryKobalt]

Even in Punjab state back then we're desert and not much resources to farm Same as you said, i don't even know how those Sikhs did to Deserts

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Truly a Amazing video n Man should be shared everywhere 👏

[@fjbullion8210]

Amazing!!!! I appreciate your dedication…. God bless you and your amazing team ❤

[@EvergreenOG]

What an awesome , knowledgeable person. God BLESS.

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

That broad fork made of machete blades must bring a smile to Wolverine! Does it come in Adamantium? Wow! What a difference biochar makes!

[@highlandsgardeningcoach]

Thank you for this important and inspirational video! I know it's possible to build soil and it's been my aim here in the high desert of Northern Nevada.

[@katerinak4164]

What an inspiring human being! Thank you for sharing this very educational video! 👍

[@cautious1343]

" Understanding nature in New ways." The most important thing for humans. And at this late date in history we find our ancestors knew more about gardening and nature than we do. How did this happen? I submit that it's due to the few secretly enslaving the many.

[@randyhilton6629]

The commodification of every aspect of life and competition instead of cooperation.

[@Anxiou5Panda]

Imagine if each millionaire decides to do something IF NOT support something like this (IF not already). It would be amazing to see "desertified" areas support more people and the wildlife.

[@piper314]

This whole operation is funded by my Dad! He’s truly a remarkable man and testament to how much you can get done if you give it your all. 💖👨🏻‍🌾✨

[@yannguillou3536]

Some millionaires are trapped in a very criminal blackmailing system; the "high" level freemasonry, with a very anti-human mentality; tortured from a very young age by members of their own family so that later, if they survive, they become predators and so on.

[@chronicallyoverit74]

@@piper314 is there anything else on KZbin about your Dad and his farm/house? He is so inspirational and it gives me hope I can live a full life in my wheelchair ❤️

[@TRiUMPhant2024]

Awesome! Wonderful testimony and inspiration! ❤️

[@lynndavid6040]

What a lovely guy. And a fantastic way to grow food.

[@SVmathfarmer]

Can you please tell us What part of Baja CA is this exactly? I’ve spent many years in rural Baja and have seen this type of thing but in very isolated areas away from any real population and usually near some type of natural spring. Very nice video thanks for posting

[@stevedegregorio1599]

Yes, I was wondering the same thing... and which town is John's organic farmer's market in?

[@axelgh1]

Mercado Orgánico san José del Cabo. Largest farmers market in Mexico

[@ShamusWoosley]

Organic hand tilled always looks great on a small scale. I used to do it too. But remember, a hundred years ago or more when large numbers still lived on farms, the world faced starvation levels as the population increased. It was the discovery of how to fix atmospheric nitrogen (after guano was not enough) that allowed huge multiplication of crops. OK, I agree, NPK is short-sighted compared to compost and trace minerals...or somehow getting the use of bio-char back... But...until more people will take up gardening, and want to go live on farms...working 12 hrs daily...can we really grow enough quality food? The urban life leads to more leisure and ppl are drawn to the easy life. Can we hope to see community gardens everywhere? We could easily grow enough food, but the Powers That Be don't subsidize this is our urban jungles nor suburban communities. Everyone wants the easy quick dollar. I wish we could do large scale organic (is it true that Russia supports this for its own people?) but as long as corporations run government and Joe Average just wants to be rich too, and slumber in ignorance...not likely to happen,

[@pixiejenkins]

I was going to say exactly this and noticed your post. It’s great to be able to have a community that works together to feed that very community. Trouble is scaling up. How do feed billions of people using these methods? Not possible unless we are all just subsisting. Which of course I suppose could happen for various reasons.

[@PalimpsestProd]

maybe Tesla bots will be good farmers.

[@LeafofLifeWorld]

FYI tilling was not used or mentioned as a technique in this video , the only time it was mentioned was about large scale agriculture and tiling with machines. Nobody on this video is a subsistence farmer, they are all doing it to make a living. As explained fully in the video

[@illegaldestroyer]

This would be a great way of farming for small rural communities, but not for the whole country.

[@vivalaleta]

Have you ever listened to Gabe Brown. Alan Williams, Will Harris? You can grow MORE food more quickly without the use of chemicals or even plowing.

[@shashikaamarasinghe939]

inspiring story.. thank you for your knowledge & experience share with here.. 😍😍

[@philiptaylor7902]

Amazing story, what an inspiration.

[@bobgilmour3172]

Where does the water come from. All very wonderful to have the complete drip system, but it has to have water from somewhere.

[@QKJM19]

Where can I learn from John Ghram

[@axelgh1]

At the mercado Orgánico de San José del Cabo in Los Cabos

[@siameseire]

Thank You for blessing the earth and the people. The ripples will keep growing.