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Unit 1: Conceptual Framework and Historical Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture

The preceding video segments help reinforce the overarching themes of sustainable agriculture. To put it in simplest terms, sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the quality of life for future generations. Sustainable agriculture benefits people and communities by:

• strengthening farm/ranch businesses, local farming economies and connections between farmers and urban areas; and

• encouraging environmental stewardship of land and other natural resources.

Click on the image to learn how Jim and Adele Hayes pursued their sustainability goals at Sap Bush Hollow Farm in Warnerville, NY.