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Living Land Systems

Regenerative land systems & agriculture — a sustained investigation into soil, microbes, livestock, and working with living systems.

An evolving map of questions and areas of study

Living Land Systems

Research Overview

Living Land Systems is a sustained investigation into regenerative agriculture, Korean Natural Farming (KNF), soil biology, livestock system design, and ecosystem stewardship. This body of work builds on the scientific and conceptual foundations of Roots of Renewal, transforming those principles into applied practices, seasonal rhythms, and operational systems for homesteaders and regenerative farms.

The research emerges gradually — grounded in field work, direct observation, and years of iterative refinement.

Open Questions & Future Inquiry

This outline is a working map — it will change as the investigation deepens.

Foundations of Regenerative Agriculture

What Regeneration Means

  • Regenerative vs. sustainable vs. conventional
  • Core principles: soil, water, biodiversity, climate, community
  • Closed‑loop thinking

    • The Evolution of Regenerative Thought

  • Historical pioneers and movements
  • Lessons from Indigenous land stewardship
  • Insights from Roots of Renewal Chapter 2

    • Scientific Foundations

  • Microbial ecology
  • Carbon cycles, mineral cycles, and biological energy systems
  • Ecological succession and disturbance cycles

    • Soil Regeneration & Microbial Systems

    Soil as a Living Intelligence

  • Soil horizons, aggregates, and structure
  • Plant–microbe communication

    • KNF Soil Inputs

  • IMO 1–4: theory and field practice
  • JMS: preparation, use cases, troubleshooting
  • LAB and OHN for soil health

    • Mineral Balance & Plant Immunity

  • Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium dynamics
  • Using mineral behavior to reduce pest pressure
  • Early blight case study (tomato nutrient reallocation)

    • Compost Systems

  • Thermal composting
  • JADAM low‑input composting
  • KNF compost enhancements
  • Rapid, fungal‑dominant composts

    • Water Management & Climate Resilience

    Understanding Water Cycles on Land

  • Mapping water flow and catchment
  • Groundwater, infiltration, and retention

    • Water Management Systems

  • Swales, terraces, and keyline strategies
  • Rain harvesting and low‑tech storage options

    • Water in KNF Systems

  • Fermented seawater
  • Irrigation integrative inputs
  • Microbial water hygiene for livestock systems

    • Designing for Climate Shifts

  • Heat, drought, freeze cycles
  • Resilient seed choices
  • Soil–water–microbe synergy

    • Biodiversity & Ecosystem Design

    Building Functional Biodiversity

  • Companion planting and guilds
  • Pollinator and predator support systems

    • Ecological Architecture

  • Creating microclimates
  • Wind, shade, water, and soil interfaces

    • Livestock‑Integrated Ecosystems

  • Multispecies rotation logic
  • Grassland recovery patterns
  • Habitat stacking for year‑round productivity

    • KNF Livestock Systems

    Chickens (Layers, Broilers, Silkies)

  • KNF feed and water systems
  • Deep litter microbial floors
  • Tractor vs. stationary coop systems

    • Pigs (Kunekune, Juliana, Mixed Breeds)

  • Microbial bedding
  • Fermented feed cycles
  • Rotational rooting systems

    • Rabbits (Heritage Lines)

  • Microbial housing systems
  • Manure integration into soil programs

    • Geese (Toulouse & Grazing Breeds)

  • Pasture cycles & grazing grids
  • Water hygiene with LAB
  • Breeding and hatch cycles

    • Fruits, Vegetables & Perennial Systems Through the KNF Lens

    KNF Plant Nutrition Pathways

  • Growth vs. reproductive stage inputs
  • FPJ vs. FFJ application logic

    • Annual Crops

  • Tomatoes: physiology, disease logic, nutrient prioritization
  • Cucurbits, brassicas, roots
  • Timing KNF inputs with crop developmental phases

    • Perennial Crops

  • Berries: fertility management and pruning cycles
  • Orchards: KNF sprays, mulching, fungal support systems

    • Pest & Disease Resilience

  • Hormone signaling in stressed plants
  • KNF immune tonic cycles

    • Economic Viability & Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture

    Cost‑Effective Regeneration

  • Low‑input KNF systems
  • Labor reduction through microbes

    • Building a Regenerative Farm Business

  • Product lines (KNF inputs, produce, poultry, breeding stock)
  • Pricing, market cycles, and risk management

    • The Transition Pathway

  • First‑year implementation maps
  • Seasonal transition checklists

    • Future Directions & Advanced Practices

    Microbiome‑Based Agriculture

  • Seed microbiomes
  • Soil‑specific varietal selection
  • Microbial exchange networks

    • Climate‑Future Farming

  • Drought‑resistant rotations
  • Perennial expansions

    • Integrating Data & Technology

  • Soil logs
  • Fermentation logs
  • KNF application software (AtlasFile integrations)

    • Regenerative Land Systems — Areas of Focus

    Land Assessment & Mapping

    Site analysis, water flow, soil conditions, microclimates

    Seasonal Plan Development

    Planting cycles, harvest windows, preservation timing

    KNF Input Strategy

    Microbial inoculants, fermented plant juice, mineral applications

    Livestock Rotation Design

    Multi-species integration, pasture recovery, biodiversity stacking

    This section explores how regenerative agriculture systems integrate soil biology, plant-microbe communication, livestock cycles, and seasonal rhythms into coherent land management strategies.

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