Can Organic Farming Feed The World?
Did you know that Agriculture is a much bigger cause of Green House Gas emissions than transportation or waste? According to a new report from the UN, modern Agriculture accounts for 28% of all Green House Gas emissions (See Figure 3)! This seems like quite a feat for flatulent cows, but it makes sense when you think about it. Agriculture is a system that requires mass deforestation and crowds millions of animals together in cramped quarters who are busy emitting their own gaseous poisons into the atmosphere – if you know what I mean.
In addition to farting cows, there are many more serious dangers to our modern agricultural machine: it poisons the soil, it is feeding us hormones and pesticides, and it has been shown that there is a strong connection between the use of neonicotinoids (a pesticide) and the death of the bees. The European Union has already made a decision to ban this particular pesticide (EPA).
Some people believe that the current, modern agricultural system is necessary for feeding a majority of the people on the planet. Soon we will have 8 billion people. However, a new report was released from the UN that discusses how Organic Agriculture could solve world hunger and climate change at the same time.
Read the UN Report Here (PDF)
Russia’s Small Scale Organic Agriculture Model May Hold Key For Feeding The World
Is there a place in the world where you can own your own land?
Tax free?
No Government interference?
And is actually encouraged to support the independence and growth of local communities?
Is it America? Hell no. We’re talking about Russia comrade!
The 2003 The Bovine, Russia’s Private Garden Plot Act entitles every Russian to have their own land to farm.
Anywhere from 2.2 to 6.8 acres. Most of Russia’s food is organically grown in local backyards.
Metal Gaia 