We have finally been able to do one thing that we have been wanting to do for a long time. And it may seem like a small thing at first, but it is actually the start of a huge goal. We bought this land knowing that the soil on the land is not the best, and in order for us to grow much of our food, we would have to significantly improve the soil. But we had a plan. The plan involved many different animal's manure, and ours was not excepted from that plan. Now, we have finally made it. Our first bucket of humanure has come.
And for some, this may seem gross. But I would argue that is merely because we, as a society, have demonized poop and even called it "waste." Nothing could be further from the truth. It is a crucial component of a healthy ecosystem. Without it, nutrients would be lost forever (or at least until the organism containing those nutrients died). However, that discussion is for another day and another post. So for today, I will just leave it at that, and we will celebrate this little victory and look towards the future of healthy soil.
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