Ups & Downs of Organic Farming in Japan - Chuck Kayser presentation at Minka Summit 2026

About this episode

Chuck Kayser discusses the challenges and experiences of organic farming in Japan.

Chuck Kayser shares his insights from trial and errors of organic farming in the Kyoto and Shiga area of Japan to an audience of Minka traditional house and rural living enthusiasts from across Japan and even some from abroad. Chuck Kayser at Midori Farm https://www.midorifarmkyoto.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Chuck Kayser

Topics covered

• organic farming
• sustainable agriculture
• rural living
• Minka houses
• Kyoto
• Shiga

Keywords

• organic farming
• Kyoto
• Shiga
• Minka Summit
• sustainable agriculture
• Midori Farm
• rural living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minka Summit 2026, Midori Farm

Places: Kyoto, Shiga, Japan

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