My expectations for this class are probably similar to any expectation in a class. I hope to learn about the subject matter and pass :). In regards to this class more specifically I hope to learn to leave less of a "carbon footprint" so that my children can enjoy the same natural beauty of Florida that I grew up with. Sustainability can very easily be manipulated with my current field of study in political science. Politics holds the power to shape the rules that everyone must follow from individuals to farmers to mega-corporations. Politics also den help to decide the punishments offenders shall receive (although not enforcing them). I must say living on a vegetable farm I and my family practice many unstable behaviors. We use hundreds of gallons of petroleum based fuels a week, we use herbicides and pesticides on the plants to deter pests, we use fertilizer to have a more abundant yield. I personally used many gallons of gas in a large SUV everytime I have to get groceries or diapers and go to the doctor. I buy many packages that are large plastic containers. I do not recycle because we do not have a recycling program in rural Hendry county.
In my opinion sustainability is use our current resources to live in a civilized manner but still make sure our children and future generations can enjoy the same resources and benefit from them too. I hope to learn from this class some techniques I can pass on to our family farm to help it be more sustainable for future generations.
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