Healing the Farmer Healing the Farmer is the theme for this two-day Fuller Field School seminar in Severy, Kansas, hosted by Gail and Lynette Fuller. Featuring keynotes Charles Eisenstein and Kristin Ohlson, who discuss their books Sacred Economics and Sweet in Tooth and Claw, respectively, and a demonstration field survey by researchers from the Ecdysis Foundation.
  • 7 videos
Speakers Gail Fuller
Gail Fuller Fuller Field School, Fuller Farms
Charles Eisenstein
Charles Eisenstein
Alicia Ellingsworth
Alicia Ellingsworth KC Farm School, Gibbs Road Farm
Onani Carver
Onani Carver
Kristin Ohlson
Kristin Ohlson
Ecdysis Foundation
Ecdysis Foundation

Videos

Healing the Farmer
1. Intro: Healing the Farmer
"Soil is the answer. What is the question?" Gail Fuller discusses how "Healing the Farmer" became the theme for this session of the Fuller Field School.
Gail Fuller
Gail Fuller Fuller Field School, Fuller Farms
Healing the Farmer
2. Sacred Economics
How do you measure the success of an economic system? Author Charles Eisenstein discusses ideas from his book, "Sacred Economics," which challenges readers to consider the qualities of a strong community and a good life.
Charles Eisenstein
Charles Eisenstein
Healing the Farmer
3. Q&A: Taking the Next Step
How do you move forward toward living sustainably in this day and age? Join Charles Eisentein in this Q&A that navigates the complex relationship between us, our goals, and our means.
Charles Eisenstein
Charles Eisenstein
Healing the Farmer
4. Volunteers on the Farm
How do you bring volunteers to your farm? Alicia Breakout discusses ways to meaningfully engage with farm volunteers and facilitate a positive experience for both farmers and volunteer workers.
Alicia Ellingsworth
Alicia Ellingsworth KC Farm School, Gibbs Road Farm
Healing the Farmer
5. Favorite Frames
Slow down and reflect on what is fulfilling to you. Hear about how some farmers, writers, and volunteers have reframed their experiences to live fuller lives for themselves and for their families.
Onani Carver
Onani Carver
Healing the Farmer
6. Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Microbiomes
Take a deep dive into the microbiomes of the ecosystems where you live and where your food is grown. American author and journalist Kristin Ohlson discusses her new book “Sweet in Tooth and Claw” and highlights previously unseen connections between the organisms and systems that make up the natural world.
Kristin Ohlson
Kristin Ohlson
Healing the Farmer
7. How to Conduct a Field Survey for Insects
What’s living in your fields? Insect activity levels are a valuable component to gauging the health of your organic farm.Learn how to conduct a comprehensive field survey to learn how many predators and other insects are active in your ecosystem.
Ecdysis Foundation
Ecdysis Foundation