Sustainable Farming

What are the major elements of "sustainable" farming? How are ecological principles woven into this framework? Do you buy organic or "naturally" labeled foods? Why or why not? Do you feel connected or disconnected to the current food system? If there were space on campus, would you be interested in growing your own vegetables (or, if the thought of vegetables makes you wince, fruit instead)?

The major elements of sustainable farming include using what is readily available, not harming the existing ecosystem and not disrupting the water sources.  Ecological principles seems to be very tightly woven with the basis of sustainable farming.  You want to create the maximum benefit to the area with the most minimal amount of disruption to the surrounding area. 


 

One way of achieving this is the use of trash to create planters and such for the produce to grown.



 





I do buy some organic produce.  I must say that I am more for locally grown, less emissions, fresher quality and you do get to know the seller/grower (if it is the same person) after a while.  Since we have an organic farm I do tend to get much of my produce from it or our conventional farm.  I love going in the field to pick my dinner that night!

If I still lived on campus I would probably take up on the space to grow my own produce.  It is nice to have and picking fresh produce can be very relaxing and you know what you are putting in your body.