Rei Yoon – Sarm Society

Rei has spent many years working to define consciousness and natural arming, having spent time as a Buddhist monk and also working for various government positions.

2018-present Sarm Society, Soil and Soul Inc.
2015-2018 Jadam Organic Farming
2013-2014 Buddhist monk
2006-2012 Foreign Ministry
2002-2004 Korean Natural Farming Institute
1999-2002 Defense Ministry
2001-2004 Sogang University (Master, Environmental Policy)
1995-1999 Seoul National University (Bachelor, Sociology)

British Columbia
Canada

Social Media: http://facebook.com/reiyoon5

Workshop(s)

Workshop 1: Organic for whom, for what?

I feel there is a lack of consensus in the “organic world” as to why we should do organic. Some see it as selling premium food for the rich, distinguishing way of marketing, another way of making money. No wonder some radicals started labeling organic as a conspiracy or imperialism.

We need to present a clear vision of organic farming. It is a shame that it is degrading into something exclusive for the rich, (even sometimes) at the expense of the environment cloaked in propaganda. Organic farming should be environment-friendly and poor people-friendly at the same time.

I have searched for, and still am searching for knowledge that can (1) produce high quality and (2) high yield, (3) sustainable, (4) at a low cost, (5) and the knowledge needed to do that belongs to the farmers.

This is the knowledge that can go to the devastated natural environments of the world to bring them back to life, fight desert with local resilient knowledge and not promote a dependence on corporate commodities, empower the indigenous people rather than turning them into passive beneficiaries that soon become dependents. The arrogance of developed countries, modern corporations, educated scientists needs repentance. These hypocrites only pursue their interest; much have been offered to the poor but they turned out to be another disguised form of exploitation.

What I present is not purely conceptual; I will be introducing concrete and technical details that make this possible (up to what have been materialized), and how we can further this capability. I will explain (1) indigenous microorganisms and its implication, (2) significance of crop-animal mixed farming, (3) super low-cost yet effective methods of farming (natural microbes/fertilizer/pesticides, etc.) and more.

I want to start the presenting of a vision; there is a desperate need for us to come together, or rather think straight together. Why do we do organic? Many people are confused, and the price is being paid by the weak and impoverished.

This is where Japanese natural farming, Indian zero-budget spiritual farming, Korean initiatives, and all other local indigenous initiatives can come together, find a meaning.

Why do we talk about organic? How do we repair the earth? I wish to present my views on what the answer should look like.