#sustainable-farming

#sustainable-farming

Want a reason to be optimistic? The global food system is showing some green shoots that suggest more sustainable farming practices are on the way. But consumers play an integral role in making that a reality, and the choices they make every time they shop at the grocery store matter more than we may realize. That's because farmers, companies, and consumers must all work together to create a more sustainable food system.

"Our lives have change beyond recognition since moving here in 2016" says Hannah, "it's certainly not been easy, but it's been a real adventure and we truly love it here, the way of life, the area, the food and wine and more than anything the chance to farm the way we believe it should be done - traditionally, with well cared for animals, not intensively reared, and producing food in a sustainable, responsible way."

The Farm features twelve beautifully simple rooms and gardens filled with an array of produce, including bok choi and starfruit, creating a unique island experience.

Agrivoltaics is often touted as a win-win for both solar generation and agriculture, especially in summer. Shade reduces crops' heat stress and helps farmers.

Aishwarya Iyer's Brightland brand uses beautiful glass bottles as a strategy to attract consumers, akin to a Trojan horse, leading to a rise in American olive oil appreciation.

"If it does work, I think there's some great applications throughout North America because this is underutilized agricultural land," said Daniel Badiou, co-founder and CEO of UKKO Robotics.

Craft cannabis emphasizes quality, authenticity, and community, thriving despite the mass production trends of corporate-backed entities in the cannabis industry.

"In these countries, the focus isn't on conventional farming labels and lifestyle inputs like 'organic' or 'free-range' but on Heritage breeds - birds prized for their robust genetics, which directly contribute to their rich, complex flavor."