The major elements of sustainable farming are managing water use, and preventing water pollution caused by pesticide residue. Water should be sprayed close to crops so that it does not evaporate into the air and to prevent water waste. Smart irrigation is the key to conserving water and farming sustainably. Pesticide use should be reduced or eliminated if possible because many pesticides may harm the environment. Ecological principles are woven into this framework by farming more sustainably being better for the environment. When sustainable farming is practiced, the amount of harmful chemicals in the water supply is minimized. I do not purchase foods that are labeled organic because they are usually more expensive and I do not believe that they are really pesticide free. I feel that organic fruits and vegetables are not much different from the ones that are not grown organically. I do not really feel connected to the current food system because I honestly don’t really pay attention to how the food I consume has been grown and I often neglect to read food labels. If there was a space on campus I might be interested in growing my own vegetables. I enjoy fruits and vegetables on a regular basis and I think it would be really cool to grow them myself and know exactly how they have been grown.
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