Sustainability has certainly been the buzzword that we have been hearing in agriculture for the past few months and years. We have talked about new ways to improve the water, control weeds, develop disease resistance, and rehabilitate the soil. Many detractors of farming may think that this is a new concept that has been brought up. But the truth of the matter is that sustainability in agriculture isn?t new. They are just new to the party. There have been organizations and discussions for sustainable agriculture for more than four decades, and we are going to hear from one of those original organizations that have been pushing for responsible ag.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has been sharing the message of responsible practices and sustainability longer than I have been on the planet. Margo Hale is the Southeast Regional Office Director for NCAT, and she talks about the mission of the organization.
You may be wondering what constitutes as an ?appropriate technology.? Hale explains what it means.
NCAT provides first-hand advice and experience to help farmers make better decisions for the environment and their bottom line.
These services are free for farmers to take advantage of. That is a price tag that works for an operation of any size.
You can learn more about these resources, and what you can do to improve your operation by visiting the NCAT website.
