Outline of Living Ground Creation PODS and Set-Up (presentation)

On January 6th, the dream and vision of Living Ground ~ Suelo Vivo was presented to the community here in Southern Ecuador.   The intention was to share  hope that, together, we could actually enact a solution to the state of affairs we are all facing and enduring.   I do feel many of us know what the problem is.   Here is a solid  “soilution”! 

Are we ready?!    

A US Foundation (whose intention is global food sovereignty) gifted us with a tractor and a Mighty Mike Microbe Compost turner.    A huge gift that enables us to make massive amounts of biologically rich compost.    The Foundation’s  name is “River of Kindness”   So, we have the equipment.    Over the past two years, I have been in actively studying and applying experiential knowledge of the teachings of Dr Elaine Ingham (www.soilfoodweb.com).  We have the knowledge.    We have negotiated a long term lease on land and a potential to purchase two parcels.  We have the land.   Now, we need the team and the financial means to make this happen.     Call me crazy, but I see it all coming together easily.

As I shared in the presentation on January 6th (see video below), I have no intention of “running” a business nor do I wish too.    BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT.    I would much prefer to walk next to others in this dream as a group.   So, I am giving it my best shot to inspire others to collaborate.    If it doesn’t work, I just make a lot of compost and share with clients who want to regenerate in a small scale.     We are gearing up to do a fundraiser and that will be announced soon.

 THE PODS & LEADERS

We need leaders to rise with intention and focus.   At the workshop, many did sign up for PODs.   This is an amazing opportunity at so many levels.  Not only can we regenerate the soils and remove the harmful chemicals and sprays seeping into our food system,  we can harvest amazing results at all levels of existance from the smallest of the microbes to the human being.   We can reduce farmers/growers input costs; we can reduce water needs; we can increase crop yields; and, my favourite, we can ensure plants have nutritional fullness (human health).  This Operation Microbes means everyone wins (profits).    It really is a win/win/win!

The vision….

1. have a location that is producing live microbe rich composts, teas and extracts that will be spread locally and beyond.
2. have a large greenhouse for medicinal and rare plants
3. a market stand and hang out with elixirs, tonics, medicinal spices, herbs and foods.   
4. we will sell only products produced in microbe soils.   Growers can sell their produce all year round.   
5. we will create a full-blown active soil microscope laboratory.   
6. we will help growers convert to microbes and away from chemicals
7. we will help targeted growers to grow  plants for essential oils and purchase their plants to make the essential oils in a distillery.   
8. we will have a workshop area and train, teach and guide regeneration
9. we will help growers produce more and reduces costs.   
10. we will gain our health and microbiome strength from the foods grown in microbe rich soils.   
11. we will create art around the microbes and sell T-Shirts and Base Ball Caps with microbe art and “I love shit” (spanish and english). 

It will be an education center, hang out, and fully alive business.   Everyone will win.  Profit sharing is horizontal so everyone benefits.

Can you see it?   

Here is a view of the presentation in English and Spanish  (and, sorry, it announces this is January 22nd…I really do not know what the date is anymore…it was January 6th).   

For the creation of Living Ground, Suelo Vivo, to happen, we need to rise and educate POD leaders.   That was the intention of the presentation.     There are nine PODS each having equal worth to the bigger whole.    All PODS are formed on the foundation of the “good guy” microbes.  Whether it be the compost makers, testers (lab techs), growers, artists, gourmet market operators, distillery creators (essential oils)  they all connect to the infusion and presence of the microbes.   We are mearly the creative force in the “soil food web” rising its’ importance (foundational) so all thrive and benefit.

For more details on the POD descriptions (listed below), view the POD CREATION SHEET

 I also encourage everyone and all interested parties to connect on the Living Ground Telegram Channel

The Operations Microbe goal is rise up and inspire 2 POD leaders for each section (preferably one local and one gringo) who will be fully trained and mentored in the creation process.   The leaders will be linked together to ensure all teams are working with integrity, empowerment and inspiration.   Each leader will be trained in Tools and Art of Sacred Commerce.    All training will be offered freely in exchange of the commitment to make this happen.    

It is my commitment to offer all training (whether in the operations and understanding of the microbes, soil food web or sacred commerce) to all those who show up.   If the team member chooses not to continue with the creation, there will be an agreement made that training costs will be reimbursed.    There really does need to be a common vision and a selfless commitment towards this creation.   My effort will be given and shared only for those who really do want to put this dream into action.   

For those who attended the workshop on January 6th and signed up for the PODS, you have been added to the mailing and communication lists.   If you are interested in a POD after watching the presentation video, please contact me EMAIL

mailto:info@livingground.art

We are now preparing to raise the necessary funds for “Operation Microbe” set-up.   Here are the PODS…

Full Financial Requirements for “Operation Microbe Creators”  

BREAK DOWN OF THE PODS

As above, so below!   Up, up and away!