[/caption] As an example of the broken state of our world- agriculture can be clearly seen to be in a state of crisis and in some places-collapse- and yet we see seeds of shalom- small glimmers of healing and abundance. Agriculture in America is in crisis but it is also undergoing a shift towards a more redemptive and sustainable future. On one hand we have the industrial, centralized, mass-scale, chemically-driven, ecocidal, factory model of farming- and on the other hand we have an army of small-scale, beyond organic, restorative, community-driven, sustainably-minded farmers who are looking to reclaim a means of food production that I believe is the future of our nation’s food system. And many of these farmers are new to agriculture. As a generation that grew up on farms pass on – a movement of young adults is returning to the forgotten and failing countryside. In this growing movement I see a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of GOD- I see restoration- I see healing- I see a new generation returning to GOD’s creation- working with it- cultivating it instead of abusing it. Of all the things in the world, I feel the most hopeful when I see these ‘greenhorns‘ marching across fields with seeds of tomorrow in hand. And in my own way I am on a journey to join them. Learn more at:
Hey JAson
Great post… in all senses…. It helped us here to see ahead and perceive how we all are in the same page, not knowing where all this will end, but understanding that is by walking that we will get there…
Thanks again bro
Claudio, I'm glad to be an encouragement. GOD is definitely on the move in the realm of agricultural renewal- I would love to see the Church join in. I've been thinking about you alot and started writing you an email- I will send it soon. – shalom friend!
great post, jason. claudio just sent me a the greenhorn guidebook in pdf, as well. while back in brazil, claudio kept telling me about you; now that i'm back in NC, i'd like to connect.
Looking forward to continuing the convo!
Hey Sam! Claudio was telling me about you as well. I've love to connect. I will shoot you an email tomorrow.
-shalom!
Jason F