The Soil Matters With Leighton Morrison

Matthew Trumm

Jul 15, 2025
Matthew Trumm, a Permaculture and regenerative systems educator from Oroville, California, shares his journey from a hip-hop DJ to a champion of sustainable farming. He discusses the dynamic nature of permaculture design and its adaptability in local ecosystems. Highlights include innovative community projects, the ecological impacts of logging, and the importance of microbes in ecosystem health. Matthew also emphasizes transforming neighborly relationships through sustainability and the role of education in fostering environmental stewardship.
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ANECDOTE

From DJ To Permaculture Practitioner

  • Matthew Trumm moved from being a hip-hop DJ to permaculture after seeking resilience for his family and discovering natural farming.
  • He learned via self-experimentation on his off-grid Berry Creek property and kept iterating as results came.
ANECDOTE

Meeting Elaine Ingham Changed Course

  • Matthew recounts meeting Dr. Elaine Ingham who hired him and taught composting and soil food web research methods.
  • That mentorship launched his deeper work in thermophilic compost and soil biology practices.
INSIGHT

Permaculture Is A Design System

  • Permaculture is a design framework for choosing techniques, not a single technique itself.
  • You mix and match tools (biodynamics, compost, aquaculture) based on context and function.
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