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  • Agroforestry: A Centuries-Old Farming Technique

    Agroforestry: A Centuries-Old Farming Technique

    The art of farming with trees to benefit crops and livestock
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Aug 8, 2021
    On the Japanese Concept of Mottainai (勿体無い) for Sustainable Living

    On the Japanese Concept of Mottainai (勿体無い) for Sustainable Living

    Memories of my childhood that still has meaning today for living sustainably and environmentally responsibly
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Aug 2, 2021
    Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China

    Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China

    How one of the greatest heists in human history resulted in dislodging a monopoly and aided the British East India Company
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Aug 1, 2021
    On Knowing Where Meat Comes From

    On Knowing Where Meat Comes From

    The importance of food literacy and acknowledging eating meat is eating animals
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 31, 2021
    Electric Vehicles are the Future

    Electric Vehicles are the Future

    My experience with driving an electric vehicle after 1.5 years of ownership
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 30, 2021
    Our Soil is Dying…, What Can We Do About It?

    Our Soil is Dying…, What Can We Do About It?

    Soil is one of the least understood but most important requirements for sustainable agriculture
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 30, 2021
    Do We Really Need All of Our Appliances?

    Do We Really Need All of Our Appliances?

    Sacrifices my family made to save hundreds of dollars per month while reducing our carbon footprint
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 26, 2021
    A Primer to Aquaponics System

    A Primer to Aquaponics System

    Factors to consider before installing a small-scale aquaponics system
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 25, 2021
    Hugelkultur — The Art of Composting Felled Trees

    Hugelkultur — The Art of Composting Felled Trees

    An ancient German farming practice that continually and sustainably feeds your garden for decades
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 18, 2021
    The Art and Science of Composting

    The Art and Science of Composting

    Composting enriches the soil and reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 10, 2021
    What is Homesteading?

    What is Homesteading?

    A path to environmentally sustainable and responsible self-sufficiency
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jul 1, 2021
    Homestead Water Management Ideas

    Homestead Water Management Ideas

    Environmentally sustainable options for managing water use for small-scale homesteads
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 21, 2021
    The Natural Farming (自然農法) Philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka

    The Natural Farming (自然農法) Philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka

    An introduction to Masanobu Fukuoka and natural farming techniques
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 16, 2021
    The Japanese Land Management Concept of Satoyama (里山) and the Co-Existence of Nature and People

    The Japanese Land Management Concept of Satoyama (里山) and the Co-Existence of Nature and People

    A symbiotic and harmonious relationship between satoyama and its community
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 13, 2021
    Pursuit of Every Dream Must Start with a Vision

    Pursuit of Every Dream Must Start with a Vision

    My multi-year plan for achieving my goals and objectives
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 11, 2021
    How an Encounter with a Fledgling Albatross Changed My Perspective on Conservation

    How an Encounter with a Fledgling Albatross Changed My Perspective on Conservation

    Human actions have consequences, some of which can result in the extinction of entire species
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 9, 2021
    Are People Less Friendly and More Isolated Than Ever?

    Are People Less Friendly and More Isolated Than Ever?

    I feel nostalgic for my childhood home
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 6, 2021
    How Being Covered In My Own Shit Taught Me Self-Reliance

    How Being Covered In My Own Shit Taught Me Self-Reliance

    It builds character. Trust me.
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jun 3, 2021
    Life’s Lasts of Parenthood

    Life’s Lasts of Parenthood

    Cherishing every moment before it becomes the memories of the yesteryears
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    May 31, 2021
    “Why Fix it if it Ain’t Broke”

    “Why Fix it if it Ain’t Broke”

    A story of my dad’s mechanical typewriter
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    May 20, 2021
    I Didn’t Get Promoted

    I Didn’t Get Promoted

    How I Re-Aligned My Life and Became Happier
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    Y.M. Saegusa
    Jan 25, 2021
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