Yes, that's right. Say "NO" to tractors around your food! Why? How else will we feed ourselves without those big shiny (or in many cases not-so-shiny) tractors? The answer is simple and so is the explanation. This is the first of a series regarding small-farm, regenerative agricultural practices that I will be writing about. This post is regarding tractors. I will be following up with other dubious practices such as: Tilling, fish emulsion and other "organic" fertilizers, flood irrigation, the benefits of heirloom vegetables and more - so make sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and comment below as well! I get asked all the time why we do not use tractors, and what is our beef with them. There are multiple issues that I have with the tractor, the least of the reasons may shock you, and it is probably what you are all thinking: The greenhouse gas emissions. Although tractors do emit enormous amounts of greenhouse gases, that is not the...
Such a cute farm. I would love to pay a visit someday. Working on a farm feels so great. I have been a part of such activities before.
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