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Socrabess (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Believe it or not, banks give people loans to do this kind of thing. It tends to be profitable
peakmoment (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
another great episode.
cheaphardwarez (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
DO aquaponics with those ponds!
bluzy25 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
How many acres are they on?
ArtistIreland (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Fantastic. You all have my respect.Peace be with you always.
ggpalms (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It would be nice if they give Bill Mollison at least an honorable mmetion, he is the father of Permaculture.
peakmoment (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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. |
