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In Part 3 of the Resilience in Agriculture series, we explore how farming might transform if Nature had a voice. Drawing on Prof. Julia Wright’s work on Subtle Agroecologies, this piece contrasts industrial and ecological knowledge systems, questions how we define success in farming, and proposes a bold idea: could the price of an apple reflect a deeper harmony between people and the land?

How can farmers respond to growing challenges like climate change and economic instability? Resilience seems to be the answer—but what kind? Drawing on animal metaphors from the Polish Academy of Sciences, we explore the trade-offs between robustness, adaptability, and transformation. Can a farm be like a turtle, chameleon, and butterfly all at once—or is a new metaphor needed?

We recently held a resilience seminar at Juchowo Farm, exploring how agriculture can adapt to the challenges of climate, consumption, and biodiversity loss. Biomass now accounts for 28% of climate impact and 97% of biodiversity loss. Can models like biodynamic farming offer a path forward? Resilience is no longer a buzzword—it’s a necessity.