The major elements of sustainable farming are crop rotation
and soil amendment. Ecological
principles are woven into this framework include not using fertilizers and
pesticides but instead using all natural products in farming. I do not currently buy organic
labeled foods due to their high prices, however, in the future I believe I
will.
Organic farming practices
ensure that the soil can be used for many succeeding generations without using
fertilizers, properly caring for the crops by using soil organisms and not
pesticides, recycling livestock manure and organic materials, control weed
growth and insect infestation with crop rotation and not tampering with the
genes of animals, or any other genetic engineering.
I do believe that organic farming is agreeable with
sustainability since it is done for the long-term health of humans by not using
pesticides, and the land and livestock with no genetic engineering or
fertilizers. Currently I do feel
connected with the current food system since I am very cautious about what I
eat. As for a majority of the
population, I do not believe that they are aware of the harm that many foods
cause their bodies. If there were
space on campus I think it would be a good idea to grow produce, however, it
would take a lot of time and dedication and may not fit well with a college
students schedule.
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