Sustainable farming "is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the
environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports and
enhances rural communities" (Sustainable Table, 2012). In return, there are some necessary requirements
involved in order to maintain this cohesiveness. These major elements work in a circle with each other,
meaning that you can't have one without the other. Protecting the environment is a priority when any farming
is considered. Clean air, water, and soil are imperative for healthy crops. Preserving the ecosystem will
achieve these things. Having personal accountability, or social responsibility, will result in protection of the
environment. Economic viability will assist social responsibility which protects the environment. Do you see
how thes elements work together?
My wife buys the food in our house, and yes, she does buy organic. We are on an almost plant based diet
except for occasional organic chicken, turkey, or seafood. We do feel a connection to our current food
system. I look at it like this: when you have an expensive car, you put the top grade gasoline in it. We
consider our bodies more expensive and important than any car. Why would we fill it with cheap fuel full of
by-products and chemicals? We actually do grow some of our own vegitables depending on the season at
home like squash, oranges, jalepenos, and green onions. When we are finished with school and not so busy,
we would like to have our own little farm and raise our own food.
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