🌱 C-A-I-P-C Inspiration: Learning from Richard Perkins – The Farmer Who Makes Regeneration Profitable 🌱
In our journey to build resilient, nature-inspired lives, it's crucial to learn from those who are already doing the work brilliantly. Today, I want to share one of my long-time heroes and teachers: Richard Perkins. For those who don't know him, Richard and his family run Ridgedale Farm in Sweden—a stunning example that shatters the myth that ecological farming can't be highly productive and profitable. His work is a masterclass in profitable, scalable, and deeply ecological farming. In a world of abstract theory, he stands out for his no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground approach. What truly inspires me about his work: * He Makes It a Viable Business: Richard proves that "regenerative" isn't just a buzzword; it's a sound business model. He shows you can grow abundant food while healing the land, building community, and making a good living. * He Focuses on Practical Systems: From market gardens to pastured poultry, he designs closed-loop systems that work with nature's intelligence, not against it. It's permaculture made practical and profitable. * He Is a Generous Teacher: Through his courses, books, and videos, he openly shares his successes *and* his failures, giving us all a realistic roadmap to follow. His results-driven mindset has been a huge influence on my own thinking, especially in how we approach our projects and the C-A-I-P-C vision. I'm curious to hear from you all: Who is a mentor or teacher—famous or personal—who has deeply shaped your approach to nature, food, or community? Let's build a shared resource of inspiration in the comments! 👇 #CAIPC #C-A-I-P-C #RegenerativeAgriculture #Permaculture #RichardPerkins #RidgedaleFarm #SustainableBusiness #LearnFromTheBest #CSA