A Story of the Death of Tillage
One of the most powerful things about farming is the generational legacy behind it. If we don’t look after our soils, we will not survive long.
Tag: environment
Food Security Must Trump Environmental Goals
It’s time to change our priorities. Improving and protecting the environment is a worthy goal worth pursuing, but not at the expense of food security.
Sustainable Agriculture Thrives When Farmers are Free to Choose How to Farm
Nobody understands the importance of sustainability like family farmers—and if we’re allowed to make basic, strategic farming decisions without interference, we can guarantee that agriculture will remain sustainable into the…
Don’t Tell Farmers How To Farm – Ask Them Instead
I recently attended a virtual conference, hosted by CityAge, called “Farming for the Future”. This digital event included discussions around regenerative agriculture, soil health, farming practices that reduce carbon emissions,…
An Open Letter To Justin Trudeau
October 18, 2016 Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister, My name is Jake Leguee, and I am…