BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING
A Conserve/Preserve mentality ~
Replenishing land, air, water, and soil for future use. Waste produced is absorbed within the farm’s ecosystem and not allowed to pollute the environment. “Keeping it local” mentality is key to eliminating transportation costs and reliance on fossil fuels.
Humane Animal Treatment ~
Well cared for animals are allowed to act normally and fed a natural diet. Making livestock healthier, happier and provide consumers with safer meat supplies.
Bio Diversity ~
The rotation of crops enriches the soil, prevents the need to use chemical pesticides (natural weed killer), and stops crop disease. Cover crops stop soil erosion and maintain soil nutrients. Healthy soil is key to sustainability.
Economic Viability ~
Creating fair wages means that sustainable farmers will not be reliant on government subsidies. A resurgence of smaller family run farms will lead to strengthened rural communities. Strengthened rural communities benefits everyone.
CONSUMER BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING
Healthier food options ~
Eating foods grown locally means that your family gets a lot more nutrients from their food. Crop rotation on sustainable farms means little or no pesticides are used. Grass fed cattle have 6x more Omega 3’s (a good fat) than Factory farmed meat. Omega’s are good for your cardiovascular system and brain function.
Improving Animal Welfare ~
Buying from local and independent growers helps encourage the humane treatment of animals. Good housing, food, and being allowed to act as they normally often leads to a happier animal. Happier animals are healthier. Needing less or no medications.
Supporting Rural Communities ~
The ability of farms to successfully adopt sustainable practices is important to local communities. When a farm is profitable, it boosts the local economy too. Investment and new jobs are created as the local economy prospers.
The more support sustainable farmers receive, the more sustainable foods will be grown. Support local sustainable farms. Think globally by shopping locally.