Land Situation: I do not currently own any land. I do have access to a small amount of land in South Burnaby that my wonderful and gracious friend, Stephanie is letting me use to grow veggies this season. For the purposes of this Seed Production Plan I will imagine that it is taking place on her property. In reality, we will do some seed saving on a very small scale to sustain subsequent crops the following year. However, this theoretical plan may evolve into a real plan for this land (or elsewhere) in the years to come.
Intended Farming Methodology: Using nature as my chief mentor! The farming methodology that will be used on my farm are holistic, ecological and respectful. I intend to farm organically striving towards being certified organic. Such methodology practices include; conservation tillage, crop rotations, maintenance of natural habitat and perennials on farm, integrated pest management, integration of plant and animals, and the use of organic seed. The farm system will work towards minimal waste of nutrients, water and energy as well as have high incorporation of biodiversity and soil organic matter.
Appeal of Such Methodology: Working with nature benefits humans more than working against it. I believe we need to use a grass roots approach in many areas in life to be a good steward of the land and a happy soul upon this Earth. By farming holistically/organically/ecologically we encourage ecosystem services to continue to support our lives; such services include, clean air & water, pollination, food provisioning, nutrient cycling, habitat, protection against soil erosion & flooding, aesthetic appeal of natural landscapes and so much more.
Areas for Further Learning & Growth:
Image from: https://www.slideshare.net/shantanujadhav2/genetic-principles-of-seed-production
|
