Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 <<We had similar experiences with caulilowers. It seems trying to compete with the agribusiness industry is just not possible for small farmers what to speak of organic ox-powered producers, unless you hock the prices right up- but then you need the market for high-priced ethical produce. It is not impossible. You have to know where to find your people. It will only work on a local & small scale, but it can provide some income. It will take a business mind, faith, determination and creativity. I've seen good examples... <<Best thing is if devotees cut down the endeavour (save time for chanting etc.) and grow their own needs, and as much as possible show how cow protection is simple and stress-free life. Yes, but how realistic is it to live without monetary income in this society ? And where will you get your money from, if you spent all the time growing your own things and chanting (lets say sadhana in general). You'd need some business or extra job... No ? < there is cow dung gas or just plain cow dung, both free if you are prepared to collect it. True, but will you get all the energy you need from cow-patties only ? I'm just looking at a bunch of considerations that come with a colder climate. Tropic climate is whole other story. Dung digester will help a lot, but how will you get one if you don't have money to get one together ? <<To be on this conference might be a bit tough though. I wonder if we can design a bullock-powered internet computer? Not a bad idea if the computer is used to serve the cows' intrest again... Then their efforts are a worthwile investement. << Or maybe ride a horse once a week to the nearest one? Yeah, and spent a full day catching up with all the e-mail, and be late back for milking. I think it will imply sacrificing such comforts if you choose for a simple life. especially one where you have no monetary income... I wonder if it will work... Dirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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