Are YOU a Future Farmer?

When you sit down to eat dinner, what’s the first thing you think? Is it “Ooh, mashed potatoes!” or maybe, “Oh, man. Not leftovers AGAIN?” What you might NOT think about is, “How was this meal grown?” or “Where did this meal come from?”

But those are really important questions to ask.

While the best dinner in your mind might be chocolate cake, the best dinners for the planet are ones that come from sustainable food sources. We’re talking about food that reaches your plate without hurting the environment, not while it was growing, or being harvested, or being transported to your plate.

In fact, some farmers use something called ‘regenerative agriculture’ – two big words that really mean ‘farming while keeping the soil and land healthy, while also increasing biodiversity and absorbing greenhouse gases.’ Whew! How do they do it?

First, they avoid tilling. Tilling means disturbing the soil and root systems of plants. When you don’t till the soil, it is healthier. Next, clever farmers use compost to add nutrients back into the soil.  They also plant a variety of different plants, which attract birds and pollinating insects, helping with pest control and plant growth. Win-win!

If regenerative agriculture sounds like something you’d like to get into, just join the Future Farmers Mission and read all about it! We’ve got some great planting guides for you, along with a ton of helpful tips and tricks to help exercise your green thumb and grow the garden of your dreams!

It’s time to get growing!

Join the “Future Farmer” Mission to learn about regenerative agriculture practices and how to start your own garden.