permaculture

["Art Collings" <artc@ulster.net>]

>The word "Farm" has as it's root <firme> which means a financial 
>payment, contract, or rent for the use of land.

My dictionary, while indicating the french and middle english roots have
this financial meaning, also indicates the original latin means to make
firm.

>Its meaning implies absentee "ownership" and has nothing to do with 
>healthy food, community, or environment. By using the words "farmer" or 
>"farming" we maintain and strengthen a relationship paradigm 
>incompatible with optimal wellness.
>
>I recommend using words such as "grower" instead of farmer, and letting 
>others know how important this word-knowledge can be.
>

Whmm. And what do you recommend calling someone who raises cattle, sheep,
or ducks?


Art