Simple-Earth.org: Fusing Technology with Sustainable Homesteading

Welcome to Simple-Earth.org, our homestead/farm/survival laboratory; a space where the coalescence of intelligent systems and simple, small-scale, self-sufficient farming thrives. Founded by Alexia and myself, Marlon, our journey embodies an unco synthesis of survival, bushcraft, software engineering, electronics, personal experiences, permaculture and sustainable agricultural practices, transforming our 80-hectare farm into a dynamic research environment; dedicated to make our ecosystem better for ourselves, the life around us (including local communities).

Mission and Practices

Since 2019, we’ve dedicated ourselves to breeding pure Nigerian Dwarf Goats for diverse markets, alongside Indigenous Veld Goats and chickens, fostering ecological balance. We apply technology to permaculture, enabling precise monitoring of micro-climates and data-driven sustainable practices. We have been making great strides, and will keep pushing forward, in achieving a balance between budget, resilience, regenerative agriculture, wildlife and local ecosystem improvement; all while feeding ourselves and our animals.

Technological Integration

Leveraging my background in software engineering and electronics, we develop advanced systems for smarter farm management. Our technological applications enhance our understanding of environmental variations, providing valuable climate insights to support both our farm and the nearby community. By monitoring, observing, learning, and understanding how everything affects our ecosystem—from the microbes to the intense radiation from the sun—we can adapt and improve our strategies for movement, planting, irrigation, animal management, and the efficient use of time and effort to achieve these goals. Every hand-tool, every microcontroller… has its place.

Community and Knowledge Exchange

Simple Earth serves as a dynamic conduit for knowledge exchange, offering a diverse array of content through blog posts, YouTube videos, and Patreon exclusives. Our platform is designed to candidly document both our successes and setbacks, providing a transparent view into our evolving practices and the journey towards self-sufficiency. Each piece of content is crafted to offer real-world insights and lessons learned from our experiences, aiming to inspire and educate fellow (and upcoming) small-farmers, homesteaders and those interested in sustainable living.

While we may not always have the time to be present in every aspect of our digital and physical spaces, we make a concerted effort to connect with our audience and community. Our goal is to build a supportive friendship that shares our passion for sustainability and self-reliance, encouraging collective learning and progress towards a more resilient lifestyle. Through Simple Earth, we hope to reach, inspire, and support as many individuals as possible in their own sustainable journeys. 🌍

Commitment to Sustainable Progress

Our farm is a living laboratory, continually exploring and learning from soil to sky. This iterative process underpins our commitment to self-reliance, achieved through incremental advancements. We strive to align present actions with future aspirations, ensuring our practices benefit both our lives and the environment. I use my background in electronics and computer science, mixing it with the careful approaches toward our local climate and ecosystems. The aim is to use the tools we have, and skills we have, to make it better for us, and the stuff around us. Win win.

Explore and Engage

Immerse yourself in our journey, where technology and traditional practices combine to create a sustainable, intelligent homestead. Whether exploring our Nigerian Dwarf Goats or our innovative farming methods, Simple Earth offers a rich tapestry of knowledge and inspiration. As move through time, we also constantly evolve our practices, leading to different offerings – keep an eye peeled.

For comprehensive information about our goats and methodologies, navigate our site or click here to delve deeper into the myriad of other things we are so constantly engaged in.

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