I know this is true. Oftentimes immediate economic necessity persuades farmers to make the wrong choices. This hurts them and the environment in the long term.

I think my grandfather (the farmer) was a little different. He was very forward-thinking. He was very hard working and had great love for his land. Today his descendants (not me!) farm that same land. Five generations on the same farm. One of his granddaughters runs an organic cooperative. I like to think my grandfather would have listened to your very good, essential advice :)

Keep writing these wonderful, informative blogs.

Regards