Entry #5

Major elements of "sustainable" farming are protecting the water quality and supply, maintaining biodiversity, renewable energy, and plant and animal production. For water quality and supply, keeping pesticides out of the water helps crop growth. Maintaining the biodiversity can help with pest management. Renewable sources of energy such as, wind, solar, and biomass address concerns and increase energy efficiency. Plants and animals ensure the long-term success of agriculture. Taking care of the land, being sustainable, and treating the workers happy is an ecological principle woven into this framework. I do buy organic foods; I buy fruits, vegetables, milk, and some other dairy products that are USDA approved. I think I'm connected to the current food system, but I learn something new and different everyday and feel disconnected to the food system. I buy organic because it's healthier, there's no pesticides, or added stuff. I would rather grow my own fruits and vegetables on my property, but for those who don't have their own property  and are interested in growing food, might like the idea of being able to do so on campus. I probably would.