I was highly inspired by the feel-good movie
https://www.apricotlanefarms.com/shop/the-biggest-little-farm-blu-ray-signed-by-john-and-molly-chester/
Just north of Los Angeles, they turned rock hard dirt outback into rich loam and a little slice of paradise.
(and they've also got a good self-promotion thing going as well)
Once the 'ecosystem flywheel' gets balanced out, it creates a better product and probably saves of other expenses