Sustainable Farming

Sustainable farming is a way of farming in such a way that the conservation of the natural resource that is being used is kept for future generations to appreciate. When sustainable farming is used it conserves the land and water and helps protect wildlife from losing their homes and even their lives. To farm in this way is also economically viable and can be used in areas in a money crunch.

Personally I love the idea of organic and naturally grown foods. I make it a point to buy meat that is labelled with a naturally grown sticker so that I know that the animal I am about to cook and eat is not filled with unnatural (for these particular animals) hormones and other chemicals. Other organic foods, like my fruits and vegetables, are also important to me to purchase. I have an aversion to putting disgusting unnatural chemicals and preservatives into my body. The only thing that I find wrong with buying these organic and naturally grown foods is that the prices are rising more and more every time I step into the grocery store. Publix is doing a semi-good job of keeping their "Greenwise" organic products at a semi-reasonable price, but for a college student it is still a bit pricey.


IF there was space on the campus to grow my own vegetables and fruits I would jump at the opportunity! I was raised to spend money only when it was needed to be spent, and if I could save money on growing my own food it would be stupid not to take the chance to do it. :)