What is ecological production?
The farmers, even though most were already certified organic, dedicated themselves to a special definition of ecological production upholding certain values. • The ecosystem affects the medicinal properties of plants, a basic principle understood by ancient peoples of Asia and North America. • A more biodiverse system, with higher levels of organization, supports a more complex expression of the plant’s capacities. • Biodiversity can be enhanced by the farmer; small scale cropping systems are better suited to this goal. • No (or very few) amendments are added. Fertility is maintained and enhanced through specific practices that recycle nutrients. • Wild-simulated medicinal plant cultivation involves a close approximation of natural conditions with minimal interference by the farmer. • Wild-harvesting on private rather than public lands is preferred. • Cooperative and local values support farmers, maintain the land, and build economies. • Sustainability, in localities all over the world
