Reconnecting Farms and Ecosystems―If It Pays

摘要

Vast tracts of land in many countries are devoted to commercial agriculture. That land provides us with sustenance, but is it a nice place to be? Do our agricultural systems do enough to minimize pollution, promote stable jobs and communities, or sustain wildlife habitats and attractive landscapes? Depending on one's criteria, modern farming can be characterized as a booming success or a crisis―or both. But given that so much land is devoted to growing our crops, it is relevant for all of us to wonder how we might use this land better. The Farm as Natural Habitat provides excellent food for thought on the subject.