Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this Q&A, Geoff explains why permaculture designs often need fencing and why flexible, movable electric systems can be cheaper and more useful than heavy permanent fencing.
This video is taken from Geoff’s Online Permaculture Design Course, which includes weekly Q&A sessions where he answers student questions. Learn more about Geoff’s courses at: discoverpermaculture.com
Key Takeaways:
- Permaculture systems can be fence-heavy because diverse animal, plant and production systems need clear, flexible boundaries.
- Electric nets are useful because they are mobile, solar-powered and easy to reshape for poultry, goats and other dynamic systems.
- Geoff shows low-cost livestock fencing with star pickets, electric cord and removable wires, useful in floodplains and cell grazing.
- Switches, electric gates and movable cells allow animals to improve pasture while freeing more land for productive forest.
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About Geoff:
Geoff is a world-renowned permaculture consultant, designer and teacher who has established demonstration sites in many of the world’s major climates. He’s dedicated his life to sharing permaculture design and inspiring people to care for the earth, care for each other and return the surplus.
About Permaculture:
Permaculture weaves land, resources, people and the environment into a single, supportive system. It mirrors how nature works—no waste, no shortcuts, just smart relationships. The tools are wide-ranging: water harvesting, soil building, energy systems, forestry, natural building, aquaculture, appropriate technology, community development and more. Whether you’re on acreage or in an apartment, these principles scale beautifully.
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In this Q&A, Geoff explains why permaculture designs often need fencing and why flexible, movable electric systems can be cheaper and more useful than heavy permanent fencing.
This video is taken from Geoff’s Online Permaculture Design Course, which includes weekly Q&A sessions where he answers student questions. Learn more about Geoff’s courses at: discoverpermaculture.com
Key Takeaways:
- Permaculture systems can be fence-heavy because diverse animal, plant and production systems need clear, flexible boundaries.
- Electric nets are useful because they are mobile, solar-powered and easy to reshape for poultry, goats and other dynamic systems.
- Geoff shows low-cost livestock fencing with star pickets, electric cord and removable wires, useful in floodplains and cell grazing.
- Switches, electric gates and movable cells allow animals to improve pasture while freeing more land for productive forest.
To support us in creating more videos:
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► And most importantly, enjoy your permaculture journey!
About Geoff:
Geoff is a world-renowned permaculture consultant, designer and teacher who has established demonstration sites in many of the world’s major climates. He’s dedicated his life to sharing permaculture design and inspiring people to care for the earth, care for each other and return the surplus.
About Permaculture:
Permaculture weaves land, resources, people and the environment into a single, supportive system. It mirrors how nature works—no waste, no shortcuts, just smart relationships. The tools are wide-ranging: water harvesting, soil building, energy systems, forestry, natural building, aquaculture, appropriate technology, community development and more. Whether you’re on acreage or in an apartment, these principles scale beautifully.
#permaculture #fencing #cellgrazing #livestock #regenerativefarming #farmdesign #zaytunafarm
