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“The agriculture taught at colleges between 1930 and 1980 has caused more damage on the face of the Earth than any other factor.”

Quote by Bill Mollison

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Bill Mollison was an Australian author, ecologist, and pioneer in sustainable design. Born in 1928, he passed away on September 24, 2016. Mollison is renowned for his contributions to ecological agriculture and sustainable community design, particularly for co-founding the Permaculture movement with David Holmgren. more

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