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Ag Funder News: Pure sustainability isn’t enough. Why stewardship is better for farmers and the planet

Todd Robran: Guest Article on Ag Funder News

Agricultural sustainability as a concept is largely unobjectionable. But the word ‘sustainability’ means different things to different people. For policymakers, it often relates specifically to regenerative farming practices and climate change goals. For many farmers, however, it can mean anything from being financially able to plant a crop next year to running the farm in a way that mitigates climate change.

Ultimately, we all want sustainable farms: farming practices that support farmers’ families year to year that nourish the land and that drive the economy.

However, given the unique context and experiences that agricultural professionals bring to the conversation, I suggest we adopt a different word: not sustainability, but stewardship. Here, I’ll lay out my reasoning and explore how a vision of stewardship can help get everyone on the same page.

Farmers are the original stewards of the land

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