A long awaited interview with today's most respected Natural Farming expert, family man, global family farming educator, Chris Trump.Chris Trump is really an example of the farmers farmer.  Having passed through many years of conventional family farming, when Chris Trump (with encouragement from his father), decided to trial organic methods on their 880 acre macadamia farm in Hawaii, it was not a decision taken lightly, the learning curve was appreciated only equal to the importance of maintaining and improving the bottom line for his family and for those families supported by the farm.   The subsequent journey has become almost a roadmap for a deep and thorough investigation regarding the viability of a farming approach based on a deeper and deeper harmonisation with natural processes, as opposed to conventional prescriptive farming.  The hallmark of Chris's work is both deeply appreciative and humble of infinite and wondrous complexity of life and nature, and at the same time highly scientific and analytical.Many key areas for EcoIQ are covered here in depth.  The need for humility in working with farming, the fundamental empowerment of the farmer as a scientist and steward of the land and the life thats on it. The fundamental importance of fostering relationships across various fields, from the native soil ecologies to the individual farming mentality and toolbox of knowledge and approaches.Some may know Natural Farming as Korean Natural Farming.  We cover many aspects of KNF history and agricultural significance. Including an investigation of the jewel of preparations Indigenous Micro Organisms or 'IMO', along with the highly underrated and misunderstood Fermented Plant Juice.I loved this talk and really appreciated and resonated with Chris Trump's journey and work till now.  Hope you enjoy it too, as we dive deep and explore Favourite timestamp (Too many!): I'd have to say from 58:00 on. we start going very deep and personal.....

06:00 A farmer’s journey into natural farming23:30 Switching to 100% organic.26:07 Counterintuitive wisdom32:28 Farming is the ultimate science38:10 Adapting and evolving. Disasters and amazing grace.44:00 Deciding to understand deeply what is going on50:00 My own journey into natural farming - appreciating complexity58:00 Developing Awe and walking in gratitude1:04:30 Going deeper: Indigenous Micro Organisms1:13:30 More than meets the eye: Fermented Plant Juice1:21:00 Natural Farming with Animals1:24:20 The harmony of being profitable1:32:40 A Message from Chris Trump