Restoring life through natural farming.
We teach Korean Natural Farming — a system where farmers make their own biological solutions from locally available materials. No chemicals, no dependency. Just knowledge and microorganisms.
New to Korean Natural Farming?
KNF is a complete agricultural system — from soil biology to plant nutrition — developed over decades in Korea and practiced worldwide. The core idea is radical in its simplicity: farmers can make their own inputs — fermented plant extracts, indigenous microorganisms, mineral solutions — using materials found in their own environment.
There are nine core solutions in KNF. Each one addresses a different need in the plant's life cycle — from feeding and cleaning to building structure and fighting disease. Together, they form a complete system that any farmer can learn and practice.
The 9 Pure KNF Solutions
Food
Fermented plant extract that feeds crops from local materials
Cleanser
Living vinegar that balances soil and opens plants to absorb
Medicine
Herbal extract that strengthens immunity and deters pests
Structure
Calcium phosphate from bone that builds cell walls and roots
Reproduction
Calcium from eggshell that triggers flowering and fruiting
Minerals
Seawater providing 80+ trace elements depleted from land
Fuel
Fish amino acids that accelerate growth at key transitions
Protectors
Lactic acid bacteria that outcompete pathogens in soil
Microbes
Indigenous microorganisms from your local forest floor
Gatherings
We meet regularly — online and in person — to learn, share, and grow together.
Free, hands-on monthly gatherings at the Komohana Research & Extension Center in Hilo. Open to everyone — no membership required.
Monthly Zoom meetings for Foundation members. Join us for presentations, Q&A, and community discussion.
Education, Research & Community
The Foundation runs programs that support every stage of the KNF journey — from your first fermentation to certified instructor.
Meetings
Monthly in-person and online gatherings for learning, discussion, and community.
Q&A
Ask questions and get answers from experienced practitioners. 413 and counting.
Library
Books, videos, and media on KNF and natural farming. Borrow or read online.
Research
Field trials, observations, and data from practitioners worldwide.
Certification
Prove your knowledge with the L1 exam or earn hands-on L2 certification with all 9 solutions.
Community Chat
Connect with members anytime — share photos, ask questions, and discuss.
Recent from the Community
View all posts →KNF Podcast: LIVE — March 15, 2026
March 16, 2026
Weekly live office hours with Dr. Drake — open Q&A on Korean Natural Farming. Watch the March 15 recording.
March 2026 – Medicine
March 10, 2026
The Hilo community gathers to explore medicine — the five-herb extract that strengthens plant immunity, activates beneficial microbes in the soil, and protects crops from pests and disease.
KNF Podcast: LIVE -08 March 2026
March 09, 2026
KNF Podcast session with Dr. Drake Weinert. Watch the full recording above.
Learning Never Stops
From morning field walks to late-night lectures on the ondol floor — KNF education is immersive, hands-on, and built on decades of real-world practice.
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Connect with natural farmers worldwide. Your membership funds education programs, community events, and the preservation of genuine KNF knowledge.
Starting at $60/year · sliding scale up to $120
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